Finland sets June 2026 deadline for Russian travellers to carry biometric passports
Finland tightens seasonal-work visa checks for Thai berry pickers
Official gazette confirms Schengen-wide ban on non-biometric Russian passports at Finnish border
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President Stubb begins state visit to India, signalling deeper mobility and trade ties
President Alexander Stubb’s 4–7 March state visit to India puts mobility on the table: both sides want faster multiple-entry business visas, smoother researcher exchange and mutual skills recognition. Closer travel frameworks are expected to underpin rising bilateral trade, already worth €3 billion.
Finnish missions in India close on 4 March for Holi, delaying visa processing
Finland’s embassy in New Delhi and consulate in Mumbai were closed on 4 March for the Holi holiday, pushing all visa and consular appointments to later dates. Employers are urged to pad schedules as Indian public holidays can extend Schengen-visa lead times.
Finland Announces Ban on Non-Biometric Russian Passports From 1 June 2026
Finland will refuse entry to holders of non-biometric Russian passports from 1 June 2026, following an Interior-Ministry decision released on 3 March 2026. The move harmonises Finnish practice with Baltic neighbours, further curtails Russian leisure traffic and obliges employers and carriers to ensure Russian travellers have upgraded passports. Companies should audit documentation now to avoid disruption.
Business Finland Showcases 6G and Digital-Resilience Talent at MWC 2026 Networking Event
At Mobile World Congress on 3 March 2026, Business Finland hosted an investor-networking event showcasing the country’s 6G and digital-resilience ecosystem. High-level speakers and more than 400 international attendees discussed R&D collaboration and talent mobility, underlining Finland’s commitment to welcoming specialised foreign workers even as it tightens some other migration channels.
EU Visa Working Party Convenes in Brussels—Finland to Weigh In on Strategy and Georgia Suspension Mechanism
EU member-state officials, including Finland’s delegation, met on 3 March 2026 to debate the Commission’s visa-policy roadmap, possible suspension of Georgia’s visa-free status and facilitation talks with Kazakhstan. Outcomes could affect Finnish universities’ recruitment pipelines, corporate assignments in Central Asia and Helsinki Airport’s transfer traffic, so mobility managers should monitor developments.