New Aliens Act powers on deportation and advance entry bans now fully operational

One week after the amended Aliens Act entered into force, Finnish authorities confirmed on 19 June that all police districts and border-control units have updated their procedures to reflect the tougher enforcement regime. Key changes include the ability to impose an entry ban on a foreign national who has never held a Finnish permit, and the removal of the automatic suspensive effect of appeals. For employers this means that a foreign employee who loses the right to work now has only 30 days before removal can begin, unless an administrative court orders otherwise. Mobility managers need clear workflows to terminate assignments, arrange payroll stop-dates and book outbound travel within that window to avoid overstay penalties. The new advance entry-ban tool is already being tested: National Bureau of Investigation sources say that five non-resident extremist propagandists linked to a Telegram channel have been blocked from flying into Helsinki. The bans apply across the entire Schengen Area, illustrating the wider reach of Finnish decisions. Law firms handling corporate immigration warn that appeals will have to be drafted faster and supported by stronger evidence. They also expect a rise in voluntary-return counselling, with the International Organization for Migration preparing extra slots in its Helsinki office.