Immigration to Finland dropped sharply last year

Work and study migration to Finland dropped in 2025

Immigration to Finland declined in 2025, with notable drops in applications for work, study, and international protection permits. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) processed 180,521 applications and issued 177,890 decisions during the year. Of the decisions made, 80 percent were positive and 9 percent negative. In 2024, the respective shares were 84 and 7 percent. The number of work-based residence permit applications fell by 25 percent c…

Data shows sharp decline in immigration to Finland last year amid stricter regulations

Deportation decisions in Finland rise 41% in 2025 following legislative changes, Finnish Immigration Service says - Anadolu Ajansı

Immigration to Finland dropped sharply last year

The number of immigration-related applications fell in 2025 after reaching record levels in previous years. The government has imposed a string of stricter laws since taking office in 2023.

Stiffen laws, weak economy reduce immigration to Finland

The number of residence permits applications has been reduced in Finland significantly in 2025, said the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) in a press release on Friday. Residence permit applications in most of the categories including work, study and international protection reduced last year compared to the 2024 while the number of applications based on family ties increased slightly. Ilkka Haahtela, Director General of the Finnish Immigratio…