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  1. Provisions on income thresholds for family reunification to be issued by government decree - Finnish Government

    29.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare the necessary amendments to the provision of the Aliens Act on sufficient financial resources for family reunification. In future, a government decree would lay down provisions on the euro amounts required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources. This requirement would apply to family members of people who live in Finland with a residence permit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/provisions-on-income-thresholds-for-family-reunification-to-be-issued-by-government-decree

  2. Government proposes to tackle income difficulties of international students - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students

  3. Maria Paaso appointed as Special Adviser to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio has invited Maria Paaso to serve as his Special Adviser. Paaso started in her new post on 27 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/maria-paaso-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio

  4. Changes to the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees in 2026 - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees. The decree will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and remain in force until 31 December 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-the-finnish-immigration-service-s-fees-in-2026

  5. 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

  6. Changes to the fees of the Finnish Immigration Service and reception centres in 2025 - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on the Finnish Immigration Service’s application processing fees. In addition, the decree on the fees charged for reception services will be amended.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-the-fees-of-the-finnish-immigration-service-and-reception-centres-in-2025

  7. Consultation round: Monitoring of residence permits for international students to be enhanced - Finnish Government

    16.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a proposal to amend the post-decision monitoring of education-based residence permits. The aim of better monitoring is to prevent the misuse of permits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-monitoring-of-residence-permits-for-international-students-to-be-enhanced

  8. Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits as of 8 January - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. For example, the continuous period of residence required for the permit will be extended. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate higher integrity, proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The President of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Aliens Act on 22 December. The amendments will enter into force on 8 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/stricter-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits-as-of-8-january

  9. Changes in the government branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-in-the-government-branch-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-at-the-turn-of-the-year

  10. Government to reform residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs

  11. Government decides on methods to address difficulties with foreign student permits and livelihoods - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government will address the difficulties of foreign students and their families. On 18 December 2025, the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice outlined legislative changes regarding requirements for student livelihood and language skills.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-methods-to-address-difficulties-with-foreign-student-permits-and-livelihoods

  12. IMF recommends continued fiscal adjustments - Finnish Government

    19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments

  13. Government to streamline exchange of information between authorities in combating crime - Finnish Government

    4.12.2025 | Today, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to remove obstacles to information sharing between the police and other authorities in combating crime. The proposal includes amendments to provisions on access to information and disclosure of information. These changes aim to enable better exchange of information for preventing, detecting and investigating offences, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-streamline-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-combating-crime

  14. Labour market forecast: Employment to pick up by the end of 2025 - Finnish Government

    14.11.2025 | A turning point is expected in Finland’s labour market by the end of 2025. Growth in employment is projected to accelerate in 2027, and unemployment to begin falling more clearly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-employment-to-pick-up-by-the-end-of-2025

  15. 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

  16. Comments on the new integration support are requested - Finnish Government

    5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested

  17. Number of work-based and education-based residence permit applications has increased in 2024 - Finnish Government

    28.8.2024 | The number of applications increased slightly from the previous year while the processing times for permits shortened significantly. In the first part of 2024, 15,959 people applied for the first permit, compared with 15,493 persons during the same time last year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/number-of-work-based-and-education-based-residence-permit-applications-has-increased-in-2024

  18. IMF praises Finland’s new fiscal framework - Finnish Government

    10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework

  19. Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko - Finnish Government

    5.11.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a videoconference on Wednesday 5 November. The topics on their agenda included cooperation between Finnish and Ukrainian security authorities and Ukraine's new support needs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-speaks-with-ukraine-s-minister-of-internal-affairs-klymenko

  20. Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    4.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal aiming to streamline the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. This proposal implements the objective outlined in the Government Programme to step up the combating of crime and remove obstacles to the related exchange of information. The deadline for submitting comments is August 17, 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-to-enhance-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-circulated-for-comments