Current affairs

Parliamentary elections will be held on Sunday 2 April 2023. Advance voting takes place from 22 to 28 March in Finland and from 22 to 25 March abroad. Regardless of domicile, every Finnish citizen who has reached the age of 18 not later than on the day of the election is entitled to vote.

This is FINLAND Magazine 2023–2024, a publication exploring Finland’s strengths and expertise, is now available in English. This year’s Magazine highlights some of the building blocks of a good life in Finland: nature, work, culture, renewable energy and innovation.

Remember to inform the Digital and Population Data Services Agency in Finland if your address changes.

Amendments to the Aliens Act will extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. The amendments will contribute to promoting education-based and labour-based immigration and streamline entry procedures. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 20 December.