Current affairs
Finland participates in developing interoperability within border and visa policies to detect multiple identities
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ project on interoperability (the UMPIO project) coordinates the data related to internal security, border security and migration management in the EU information systems for security. The project is part of the development of entry systems funded by the EU.
Finland to increase financial requirement for Schengen visas to EUR 50 per day of stay and introduce proof of sponsorship form concerning visa applicants
As of 1 January 2024, Finland will increase travellers' daily financial requirement to EUR 50 per day of stay. Finland will simultaneously introduce a proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation form, which will allow visa applicants to finance their visit using the funds of the inviting party.
Seamless travel - checklist of things to do before travelling
Finns are once again actively travelling abroad. Over the years, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has been reminding travellers of things to take into account when travelling abroad to make sure their trip runs as smoothly as possible.
Finland's Independence Day was celebrated in Nicosia with devotion, dignity and finally with Christmas carols
160 people attended the Finnish Independence Day reception on 6 December 2023 in Nicosia. The guests of honor were the Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Aleksis Vafeades, and the Minister of Health, Popi Kanari. Kyriakos Kouros, State Secretary of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, Head of the National Guard, and Colin Stewart, Head of UNFICYP, also graced the occasion with their presence.