CISE Development of an International Maritime Situational picture 2 - project The Finnish Border Guard has launched the Development of an International Maritime Situational picture 2 project, with the goal of enabling better maritime situational a...

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 A word from the Chief In late 2023, the Finnish Border Guard encountered severe disturbances in border security, and the situation still prevails. As a result of sustained preparedne...

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...

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...

14.4.2026 | Maritime security and CISE information exchange

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

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...

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.

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Border surveillance The purpose of border surveillance is to maintain security and public order at land and sea borders. Situational awareness obtained through surveillance facilitat...

Sustainability and responsibility report 2024 of the Finnish Border Guard

ARESIBO The Finnish Border Guard is a partner in ARESIBO-project (2019-2022) that 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. C...

Marine pollution response requires effective response equipment and preventative procedures.

1.9.2025 | Baltic Sea countries enhance information exchange to manage security risks

Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Life below water The efficiency of the monitoring of sea areas has been improved in many ways to reduce the load caused by the Finnish Border Guard’s operations and improve monitorin...

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...

29.6.2022 | The primary tasks of the Finnish Border Guard include maintaining border security and maritime security as well as military national defence.

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...

21.10.2022 | A GUIDE TO ORGANISING EXERCISES FOR MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSE 2022 ISBN 978-952324-272-2 (PDF) Publisher: The Finnish Border Guard Pictures: The Finnish Border Guard The OILSAREX project has received funding from t...

5.6.2024 | 1 (8) Operational Program for the Development of the Border Guard’s Anti-Corruption Activities During 2023–2025 1. Background The Border Guard’s operational anti-corruption program implements the decision on a national anti-corruption strategy and...