Finland's Migri Outlines Entry Ban Criteria for Foreigners

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has detailed four situations that can result in an entry ban for foreigners, which restricts access not only to Finland but also to all Schengen and EU member states. An entry ban can be temporary or indefinite but may be lifted if significant changes occur or compelling personal reasons are presented.

The first situation involves foreigners who have been refused entry, denied the right to remain, or ordered deported, with the ban attached to that decision. The second situation pertains to residence permit issues, where a rejected application or withdrawn permit can lead to a ban, even for those not currently in Finland, if linked to behavior threatening public order or security.

The third scenario applies to individuals already in Finland who have received a deportation order but later grounds for a ban arise. The fourth situation allows police to impose a preliminary ban on third-country nationals outside Finland if they are deemed a significant threat to public order or security.