Finland
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.
For more information for refugees and asylum-seekers in the Nordic and Baltic Countries, go to this page.
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:
Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Finland? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.
Visit the UNHCR Finland website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.
For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
