The equal and fair treatment of all individuals is at the core of the Finnish Border Guard's operations, both as an employer and as an authority.

Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard

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

The Border Guard is committed to fight corruption and to promote transparency and fairness.

The Finnish Border Guard conducts internal legality control at all levels of the organisation.

VALVONTA 2 Valvonta 2 project studies deployment of unmanned aircraft as sensor platform in maritime surveillance duties In the Valvonta 2 project the Finnish authorities involved test and evaluate in 2018−2020 how different types of sensor platfo...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Peace, justice and strong institutions Citizens’ trust in the Finnish Border Guard has been strengthened through up-to-date multi-channel communication that reacts to societal change...

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A responsible operator The Finnish Border Guard is a responsible operator. We respect fundamental and human rights in all our activities. We anticipate changes in the security environment and develop our performance to meet the security needs of p...

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...

The Finnish Border Guard has efficient, well maintained equipment, technology and facilities. Uninterrupted operations are ensured even during disruptions or emergency conditions.

The Finnish Border Guard is tasked with ensuring border security at the eastern border, border crossing points and at sea, as well as search and rescue at sea and maritime pollution response. Crime prevention is part of all of the Finnish Border Guard’s activities.

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

The work that the Finnish Border Guard has put into responsibility consists of everyday core and support duties defined by law.

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Climate action In 2023, the Finnish Border Guard purchased 14 operational vehicles and nine self-charging hybrid city cars as planned. The newly acquired vehicles will reduce carbon ...

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Responsibility in the Finnish Border Guard The work that the Finnish Border Guard puts into responsibility consists of everyday core and support duties defined by law. The Finnish Bo...

20.3.2026 | The Finnish Border Guard celebrates its anniversary with dignity while working. Promoted and rewarded colleagues are celebrated in anniversary celebrations arranged for the personnel.

Border control operations at the external borders of Finland are efficient and credible. The international operations of the Finnish Border Guard contribute to the safety and security of Finland and Europe.

Crime prevention is one of the core functions of the Finnish Border Guard. We ensure Finland's internal security in the Border Guard's crime prevention.

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...