Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English International cooperation In the changed security environment, the role of international cooperation has become increasingly important for the Finnish Border Guard. The focus is on b...

International cooperation International cooperation is vital for Finland's border security. Bilateral and multilateral connections are maintained with EU Member States and third countries. The Finnish Border Guard takes part in selected internatio...

International cooperation and agreements Pollution response of a large oil spill from a vessel or major chemical damage always requires international cooperation. Such cooperation is agreed on in several international agreements. The implementatio...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Cooperation – we are stronger together Cooperation of authorities, as well as international cooperation, share competence and work between the actors. Together we are also more effic...

Learn about the 30-year history of the Finnish Border Guard’s special intervention units in the online exhibition of the Border Guard Museum.

Maritime Operators, or METO, develop the maritime cooperation and shared situational picture. The Finnish Border Guard leads the work.

What we do The Finnish Border Guard operates on land, at sea and in the air. We ensure security in all conditions. Border surveillance The purpose of border surveillance is to maintain order and security at our borders and prevent and investigate ...

OILART OILART project created an operational art concept for oil response in the Northern Baltic Sea. As from the beginning of 2019, the Ministry of the Interior has been responsible for responding to oil spill accidents at sea as well as coordina...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English The Chief’s review The Finnish security political environment has gone through fundamental, long-term changes. The Border Guard has carried its responsibility in maintaining Finland’...

OILSAREX OILSAREX project develops exercise operation concept for maritime rescue and marine pollution response. The Finnish Border Guard is a leading maritime rescue authority and is responsible for marine pollution response. The Border Guard is ...

In terms of area, the Lapland Border Guard District is the largest and northernmost administrative unit of the Finnish Border Guard. It monitors a total of 1,608 kilometres of national border.

Constant presence at sea and a high level of preparedness for management and taking action in all security missions will be maintained.

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Goals and results – credible control at the external borders The objective of the Border Guard’s operations is an effective and credible border control at the external borders of Fin...

Throughout the year, the Finnish Border Guard used its overall resources in a flexible manner, allocating them in accordance with the current situation and demand.

The Finnish Border Guard has reliable and competent personnel who have excellent cooperation skills.

Cornerstones of the Finnish Border Guard include the competent staff who thrive in their work and are committed to the Finnish Border Guard values, the military organisation, up-to-date statutes and treaties, close international cooperation in bi- and multilateral partnerships, and advanced technology and information management.

The Finnish Border Guard has been responsible for the marine pollution response in the open sea since 2019.

The main tasks of the aircraft are border surveillance on land and at sea as well as maritime search and rescue. Another key task of the surveillance aircraft is monitoring of the maritime environmen

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Strategy - changing operating environment requires resources and competence The changed operating environment requires even more resources, knowledge and competence. The lines betwee...

Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard