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Government: Finland's eastern border to remain closed

Publication date 11.1.2024 14.10
Press release

The Government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until 11 February 2024. It will 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 11 January 2024.

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