Borders and Security

Border policy, returns and internal security decisions that affect immigration to Finland.

Illustration: a barrier and a padlock, for detention and refusal of entry rules

Borders and Security

Aliens Act changes on detention and refusal of entry sent out for comments

The Ministry of the Interior is consulting on amendments linked to the new EU Return Regulation, the Reception Conditions Directive and the Schengen Borders Code. Comments close on 16 October 2026.

16 October 2026

Illustration: a border fence with a calendar marker, for extending the Border Security Act

Borders and Security

Government proposes keeping the Border Security Act in force until the end of 2028

The temporary act on combating instrumentalised migration would be extended without changes to its content. The crossing points on the eastern land border remain closed.

16 October 2026