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 ...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Territorial integrity and defence readiness The Finnish Border Guard contributes actively to our national defence in close collaboration with the Finnish Defence Forces. Border surve...

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

Rights of the data subject and access to your own data.

9.3.2026 | 1 (6) 16 February 2026 Form: exercising the right of access Right of access With certain exceptions, you have the right to know whether the Finnish Border Guard, as a data controller, processes personal data concerning you. In addition, you have t...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Education and training The Border and Coast Guard Academy provides students with a basic education that serves as the foundation for their future tasks as border guards and officers....

Finland restricts the non-essential travel of Russian citizens with Schengen visa. This applies to entry in Finland and transit to Schengen area. Read instructions.

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Reputation, public image and communications Reliable, professional and cooperative. These values have successfully guided the activities and communications of the Finnish Border Guar...

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...

Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard

The flight operations of the Finnish Border Guard begun in 1930. The aim was to make the work against smuggling more effective by involving aircraft in law enforcement work. Learn more from the virtual exhibition!

Can I come with my family to a summer cottage which I own in Finland? Questions and answers regarding restrictions on the entry of Russian nationals.

Maritime Search and Rescue Register Updated on 7 August 2025 1. Name of the register Maritime Search and Rescue Register 2. Data controller Headquarters of the Finnish Border Guard Vilhonvuorenkatu 6 00500 Helsinki, Finland Switchboard +358 295 42...

Privacy statement for processing of personal data in border control, to maintain border security and order along the border

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Maritime environmental protection The Baltic Sea has traffic volumes that are among the highest worldwide and the risk of a major vessel oil or chemical accident is constantly presen...

Projects ARESIBO ARESIBO aims to develop and enhance situation awareness in border surveillance and make the best use of the new capabilities offered by the Augmented Reality technologies. CISE The project is deploying the data services provided t...

Applying for a licence to use controlled emergency signals You will need a licence if you are hosting an event in which you fire controlled emergency signals. When planning an event, consider the following: Make sure that the area is suitable for ...

The Finnish Border Guard is capable of immediately safeguarding Finland’s territorial integrity and providing military defence.

Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard

14.4.2026 | Maritime security and CISE information exchange