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Government: Finland's eastern border to remain closed

Publication date 8.2.2024 13.39
Press release

The Government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until 14 April 2024. It will also not be possible to submit applications for international protection at any border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia.

The Government decided on the matter in its session on 8 February 2024.

Finland's eastern border to remain closed - Ministry of the Interior (intermin.fi)

Restrictions at the border crossing points on the eastern border of Finland | The Finnish Border Guard