Current affairs
Foreign Ministry invites tenders for services for submitting entry permit applications
The request for participation, instructions for responding and contact details regarding the competitive procedure are available for service providers in the HILMA official service for notices on public procurement in Finland. Service providers are requested to submit their responses by 2 May 2024.
Presidentinvaalin ennakkoäänestyksen äänestysaikaa jatketaan Suomen suurlähetystössä Jakartassa 31.1.2024 klo 17:30 saakka.
Presidentinvaalin ennakkoäänestyksen äänestysaikaa jatketaan Suomen suurlähetystössä Jakartassa 31.1.2024 klo 17:30 saakka. Ota mukaan henkilöllisyystodistus (passi tai henkilökortti) Tervetuloa äänestämään! Lisätietoa vaalit.fi
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.
Vacancy Announcement: Economic and Political Advisor
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta is seeking an experienced and proactive Economic and Political Advisor to play a vital role in enhancing our engagement with Indonesia and fostering strong relationships. As a key member of our diplomatic team, you will focus on political analysis, trade and economic development, and facilitating international collaboration to advance the interests of Finland in Indonesia.
Foreign Ministry to survey market for application submission services for visas and residence permits
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs is planning to launch a tendering process for outsourcing its entry permit application submission services in 2024. As a preparation for the upcoming tendering process, the Ministry will survey the market in autumn 2023.