Finland to launch return-focused asylum centre in Vantaa:
Finland will launch a new return-focused reception centre in June 2025 to support both voluntary and ...
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Key FactsSharp Drop in Finland's 2024 Asylum Requests
Jan 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Finland received 2,948 asylum applications in 2024, marking a 45% decline compared to 2023.
- Applications for study-based residence permits reached an unprecedented 14,163, driven mainly by South Asian countries.
- Work-based permit requests dropped by 12%, reflecting economic challenges and fewer job opportunities.
- Voluntary returns increased by 73%, and deportations rose 64%, mostly involving Russian, Iraqi, and Turkish nationals.
Immigration processes in Finland must be seamless and maintain national security. While we promote ethical and sustainable work-based migration to Finland, we will also ensure that people who do not meet the requirements for staying in Finland will leave the country,— Ilkka Haahtela, Director General of Migri; context: addressing immigration policy enforcement and national security.
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