Temporary protection can only be received in one EU country at a time
Previously, it has been possible to receive temporary protection in Finland while having a valid residence permit on the basis of temporary protection in another EU Member State. In future, it is possible to have a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection only in one EU country at a time.
The change is due to the decisions taken by the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Council of the European Union, according to which a person can benefit from the rights attached to temporary protection only in one Member State at a time. Therefore, an application for temporary protection can be rejected if it is clear that the applicant has already been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection in another EU country.
Permit issued on the basis of temporary protection in another EU country can lead to a negative decision
If you have a valid residence permit on the basis of temporary protection in another EU country and you apply for temporary protection in Finland, you may receive a negative decision on your application. However, your application will be assessed individually and family unity, among other things, will be taken into account when making the decision.
If you receive a negative decision, you must return to the EU country that has issued your valid residence permit on the basis of temporary protection. If you have stayed at a reception centre or received other reception services, the provision of your reception services will end when you receive a negative decision.
If you cannot get temporary protection but wish to stay in Finland, you can apply for a residence permit on some other grounds. Use our Application Finder to check which residence permit application best suits your situation. Make sure you meet the requirements for the permit you are applying for before you submit your application.
