Current affairs
Second round of advance voting in Finland’s presidential election in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda 2024
The election day for second round will be 11 February 2024, and advance voting abroad will be possible from 31 January to 3 February 2024. Kindly notice there have been further changes in the opening hours of the vote in Hargeisa.
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's eastern border to remain closed
The Government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until 11 February 2024. It will not be possible to submit applications for international protection at any border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia. The Government decided on the matter in its session on 11 January 2024.
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.
Embassy customer service will be closed 25.12.2023–1.1.2024.
Embassy customer service will be closed 25.12.2023–1.1.2024. In case of emergency please contact the Finnish Foreign Ministry's emergency number: +358 9 1605 5555 or email [email protected]. The Embassy staff wishes all a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2024!