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  1. Russian citizens are recommended to apply for visa with biometric passport starting from May - Finnish Government

    20.4.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March that from 1 June 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The objective of the decision is to ensure that travel documents are as reliable as possible. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises holders of non‑biometric passports who plan to apply for a visa or residence permit to prepare well in advance for the change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russian-citizens-are-recommended-to-apply-for-visa-with-biometric-passport-starting-from-may

  2. Finland continues to recognize passports issued by the Palestinian Authority - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | The Finnish Immigration Service has changed its policy and is currently not issuing residence permits for work or study for holders of Palestinian passports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-continues-to-recognize-passports-issued-by-the-palestinian-authority

  3. Finnish Immigration Service to issue residence permits for work and study to holders of Palestinian passports - Finnish Government

    3.10.2025 | The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has changed its policy and will now be issuing residence permits for work or study to holders of Palestinian passports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-immigration-service-to-issue-residence-permits-for-work-and-study-to-holders-of-palestinian-passports

  4. Changes to fees for passports and firearms licences - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on fees charged by the police. The amendments apply to the fees for passports and identity cards as well as for firearms licences and private security sector licences. The decree will be in force from 1 July to 31 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-fees-for-passports-and-firearms-licences

  5. Proposal to extend passport validity submitted for comments - Finnish Government

    23.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft amendment to the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act for comments. These amendments would extend passport and personal identity card validity to 10 years. The consultation process will last until 16 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-to-extend-passport-validity-submitted-for-comments

  6. Appearance of passports and identity cards to change - Finnish Government

    27.2.2023 | Passports and identity cards issued by the Finnish authorities will have a new appearance as of 13 March 2023. Minor technical adjustments will also be made to residence permit cards and residence cards. The changes will have no effect on the validity of previously issued passports, identity cards or residence permit documents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/appearance-of-passports-and-identity-cards-to-change

  7. ETIAS to become operational in 2026: dual nationals residing abroad to need valid EU passport - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | Travelling to the territory of the European Union will change when the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) becomes operational in late 2026. The change will also affect people with dual nationality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/etias-to-become-operational-in-2026-dual-nationals-residing-abroad-to-need-valid-eu-passport

  8. Ministry of the Interior to prepare legislative amendment to extend passport validity to 10 years - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to amend the Passport Act, assess the need to amend the Identity Card Act and, if necessary, prepare a proposal for amending the Identity Card Act. The project will run until 31 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-to-prepare-legislative-amendment-to-extend-passport-validity-to-10-years

  9. Changes to fees for identity cards and passports issued by missions as of 1 January 2022 - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued a Decree on the Amendment of Fees for Services Produced by the Foreign Service for 2020–2022. The amendment will enter into force on 1 January 2022 and will remain in force until 31 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-fees-for-identity-cards-and-passports-issued-by-missions-as-of-1-january-2022

  10. Changes proposed to the prices of identity cards and passports issued by missions abroad - Finnish Government

    1.7.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has sent out for comments a proposal on amendments to the Decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Fees for Services Produced by the Foreign Service. The consultation round will be open until 6 August 2021. According to the proposal, the prices of identity cards and passports issued by missions abroad would be raised by 6 euros and 55 euros respectively.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-proposed-to-the-prices-of-identity-cards-and-passports-issued-by-missions-abroad

  11. COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU to be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland as of 23 December - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | As of 23 December, COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU will be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland. Operators in different sectors may check certificates issued outside the EU manually, without the COVID certificate reader application.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-certificates-issued-outside-the-eu-to-be-accepted-as-covid-19-passports-in-finland-as-of-23-december

  12. FAL 1965 - (14) - (Resolution FAL.14(46)) (Secretary-General) E-F-S-A-C-R (1).pdf

    RESOLUTION FAL.14(46) (adopted on 13 May 2022) AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965 THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE, RECALLING article VII(2)(a) of the Convention on Facilitation of Internati...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125353

  13. Foreign Ministry’s consular services assist over 245,000 Finns around the world in 2025 - Finnish Government

    11.2.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 customers in 2025. In addition, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times over the course of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-consular-services-assist-over-245-000-finns-around-the-world-in-2025

  14. Changes to fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued decrees on fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and be effective until 31 December 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-fees-charged-by-the-police-and-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service

  15. Temporary derogations to the use of COVID-19 passport - Finnish Government

    28.12.2021 | The Government has adopted a decree on temporary restrictions to the use of the COVID-19 passport referred to in section 58 i § of the Communicable Diseases Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-derogations-to-the-use-of-covid-19-passport

  16. Temporary restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport into force in Åland - Finnish Government

    5.1.2022 | The Government has amended the decree on temporary restrictions to the use of the COVID-19 passport referred to in section 58i of the Communicable Diseases Act. The COVID-19 passport cannot be used as an alternative to regional restrictions on public events and customer premises in Åland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-restrictions-on-use-of-covid-19-passport-into-force-in-aland

  17. Restaurant restrictions eased — restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport extended - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This means that the opening and licensing hours of all food and beverage service businesses will be extended. In addition, the restrictions on the use of the COVID-19 passport will continue until the end of February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restaurant-restrictions-eased-restrictions-on-use-of-covid-19-passport-extended

  18. Government proposal on COVID-19 passport submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal on the nationwide use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, or the COVID-19 passport. It is proposed that the provisions on the EU Digital COVID Certificate be added to the Communicable Diseases Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-covid-19-passport-submitted-to-parliament

  19. Proposal to expand use of COVID-19 passport requires legal assessment - Finnish Government

    29.10.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has received a statement from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on expanding the use of the COVID-19 passport. In its statement, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare proposes, for example, that the COVID-19 passport also be used to ascertain the fitness for work of healthcare and social welfare personnel, i.e. that personnel performing certain care and healthcare duties are vaccinated.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/proposal-to-expand-use-of-covid-19-passport-requires-legal-assessment

  20. Provision of consular services at Finland’s Consulate General in Houston - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs proposes that the provision of consular services at Finland’s Consulate General in Houston start on 1 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/provision-of-consular-services-at-finland-s-consulate-general-in-houston