Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard

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...

The Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility extends from Hanko to the eastern Gulf of Finland and the maritime border between Finland and Russia. It is also responsible for border security duties at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

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

EES Entry/Exit System The new Entry/Exit System (EES) was introduced in the EU on 12 October 2025. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an IT-system by which the EU aims to improve management of its external borders and to strengthen its internal securi...

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...

5.3.2026 | In 2025, 10 people illegally entered Finland through the eastern border, while the corresponding number in air traffic was 30. In addition to these, the Finnish Border Guard assesses that at least 560 people illegally entered Finland from other EU countries. That is to say, by ferry from Sweden and Estonia, by car from Sweden, as well as by plane on European internal flights. 

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...

26.2.2021 | API FACT SHEET Updated: 04 December 2019 API FACT SHEET Updated: 04 December 2019 COUNTRY: Finland A. START DATE January 31st, 2014 B. SCOPE / API APPLICATION Air Carriers shall submit to the border-control authority, on its request, information l...

6.4.2022 | The main tasks of the Border Guard include maintaining border and maritime security and providing national defence. The operating environment for border security has undergone major changes during the coronavirus pandemic and now, in particular, following the shocks to European security.

26.2.2021 | API FACT SHEET Updated: 04 December 2019 API FACT SHEET Updated: 04 December 2019 COUNTRY: Finland A. START DATE January 31st, 2014 B. SCOPE / API APPLICATION Air Carriers shall submit to the border-control authority, on its request, information l...

21.5.2021 | VUOSIKERTOMUS ÅRSBERÄTTELSE | ANNUAL REPORT Rajavartiolaitos | Gränsbevakningsväsendet | Finnish Border Guard 20 20 Rajavartiolaitos on yhteistyökykyinen, kansainvälisesti arvostettu rajaturvallisuuden ja merellisen turvallisuuden viranomainen, jo...