The Finnish missions and embassies report that following the application for NATO membership and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Finland’s political leaders featured prominently in the international media. In 2021, it was Finnish athletes who received most mentions in the international news media, but last year President Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto rose to the top of the list alongside athletes.

Read this if you are applying for a residence permit on the basis of work or if you are an employer. Due to amendments in the Aliens Act, there are some changes in the application forms and required documents for residence permits. The Finnish Immigration Service in Finland issues the residence permits. Detailed questions should be directed to the Finnish Immigration Service. You can also find useful material on their website.