Finland plans tougher rules on detention, deportation and entry of foreigners
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The Finnish government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, has presented a bill to Parliament proposing stricter regulations for non-citizens, aiming to tighten immigration and asylum policies. The bill seeks to amend the Aliens Act, empowering authorities to revoke residence permits for non-citizens living outside Finland and impose entry bans for security reasons.
Key proposals include extending the maximum detention period for individuals awaiting removal from the country from one year to 18 months, and increasing the pre-removal custody period from six to 12 months if the person is considered a threat to public order or national security. Additionally, authorities could detain individuals to protect public order. Entry bans for third-country nationals could be extended up to 15 years.
The bill reflects the government’s objective to strengthen Finland’s asylum policy and safeguard public security. It is the first major migration legislation under the current government, which has introduced several restrictive immigration measures since taking office in 2023. The law is expected to pass due to the ruling coalition’s significant parliamentary majority. However, it is unclear if the law will come into force before the end of the year.
