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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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Minister of Employment - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/tyoministeri

  6. Minister of Employment - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-employment

  7. 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

  8. Government decides on allocation of refugee quota for 2026 - Finnish Government

    5.2.2026 | According to the Government Programme, Finland’s annual refugee quota is 500 persons. In its plenary session on 5 February, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in this year’s quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-decides-on-allocation-of-refugee-quota-for-2026

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | 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 proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The Government submitted to Parliament the relevant proposal for amending the Aliens Act on 5 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-tighten-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Government supports Common European System for Returns - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | In March, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a new return regulation that aims to improve the effectiveness of the return of persons staying illegally in the EU and to prevent unauthorised movements within the Schengen area. The regulation would replace the current Return Directive. The Government informed Parliament of the Commission's proposal by submitting a Union communication on 15 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-supports-common-european-system-for-returns

  19. 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

  20. International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | International protection will be made temporary in nature and the length of permits will be shortened to the minimum allowed by EU law. Committing offences and endangering national security will lead to the refusal or end of protection status. The Government submitted the amendments to the Aliens Act for approval on Thursday 21 November. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendments on Friday. The amendments will enter into force on 2 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/international-protection-becomes-temporary-more-attention-paid-to-security-concerns