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...

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

The administration of the Finnish Border Guard will effectively and economically support the operations of the Border Guard. The administrative organisation is modern and light, using innovations that increase efficiency.

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Crime prevention – We combat cross-border crime The Border Guard combats, reveals and investigates cross-border crime. The Border Guard’s focus in crime prevention is in combatting i...

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 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...

The Border Guard Museum is a national museum that presents the history of the Finnish Border Guard. The renovated museum is open from June till August 2024.

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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’...

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...

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.

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!

28.5.2025 | Changes in the Finnish Border Guard’s organisation in Southeast Finland and North Karelia

5.7.2024 | SAFETY AND SECURITY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES STRATEGY OF THE FINNISH BORDER GUARD 2030 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 org...

10.7.2023 | The aim of the PCB-cooperation between the Police, the Customs and the Finnish Border Guard is to prevent especially organised cross-border crime. The good collaboration has during the years formed into a form of cooperation that is highly valued both nationally and internationally. This cooperation is also employed in responding to the challenges and new phenomena of the changed operational environment.

10.6.2025 | GPS-häiriöt vesialueilla lisääntyneet – veneilijä, muista perinteiset navigointitaidot ja päällikön vastuu

20.12.2024 | In 2024, the Finnish Border Guard served as the chair of the Baltic Sea Region Border Control Cooperation (BSRBCC) for the fourth time.

20.6.2024 | The fundamental change in the international and Finnish security environment, along with continuous and accelerating technological development, have also had a significant and long-term impact on the operating environment of the Finnish Border Guard.

13.9.2023 | The support prescribed in the Government Programme to the development of cooperation between the Police, Customs and Border Guard strengthens the internal security of our society. All three authorities see this support as important for the developing means of combating cross-border crime. PCB cooperation enables an efficient response to the challenges occurring our operational environments.

2.5.2023 | ANNUAL REPORT Rajavartiolaitos | Finnish Border Guard 20 22 The Finnish Border Guard is a cooperative, internationally renowned expert in border management and maritime safety and security that increases the safety and security of people, the envi...