Finland's Ministry of the Interior has announced a significant change to its refugee policy, revealing that it will cease issuing permanent residency permits to refugees starting January 2, 2025.
The new policy will also reduce the duration of temporary residency permits from four years to three.
In an official statement, the ministry clarified that, from 2025, the residency permits granted to refugees will be valid for only three years, rather than the current four-year term.
The period for renewing these permits will also be shortened from four years to three.
Additionally, the ministry outlined that, beginning in 2025, applications for residence permits will be rejected for individuals suspected of committing serious crimes, particularly those who may pose a security threat to Finland.
The announcement comes amidst growing concerns regarding security, with the Finnish government aiming to streamline its refugee processes.
The new regulations are expected to target those who are believed to endanger the safety of the country or are involved in criminal activity.
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior also revealed that it will begin implementing a new quota system for refugee resettlement in 2025.
This policy follows recent accusations of discrimination based on religious grounds, highlighting Finland’s intention to address these issues and improve its refugee reception framework.
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