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Finland

In 2020, Finland reported 1,275 registered asylum-seekers (first-time applicants) – the lowest number in a decade – most of them coming from Iraq, Afghanistan and Russia.

Finland is covered by the UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries, located in Stockholm, Sweden, which has been active in the region since 1985. The representation is responsible for Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

The UN Refugee Agency’s work in the Nordic and Baltic countries focuses on supporting governments in implementing legal instruments related to asylum and statelessness and ensuring that all persons of concern to UNHCR in the region enjoy access to their rights in these areas. UNHCR also focuses on raising awareness and mobilizing support for the organization’s global efforts to protect people forced to flee.

Additional information

For information about our work in Finland:

Help

Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Finland? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.

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Finland website

Visit the UNHCR Finland website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

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Legislation and guidance

For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.

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Office contact details

Finland is covered by the following UNHCR office:

 

UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries

Street address:
Sveavägen 166, 15th fl., 11346 Stockholm, Sweden

Phone:
+46 10 10 12 800

Email:
swest@unhcr.org

Time zone:
GMT +1

Working hours

  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries

Street Address:
Sveavägen 166, 15th fl., 11346 Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone:
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
06 January 2022, Epiphany Day
15 April 2022, Easter Good Friday
18 April 2022, Easter Monday
03 May 2022, Eid al-Fitr
26 May 2022, Ascension Day
06 June 2022, National Day
24 June 2022, Midsummer Eve
11 July 2022, Eid al Adha
26 December 2022, 2nd day Christmas