Government bills3
- HE 155/2025 vpPassed
Employment for NATO and diplomatic families
Family members of diplomats as well as NATO and military personnel serving on official duty in Finland and the United States would receive the right to engage in gainful employment in their host country. Working would be made possible without a separate work permit and without the family member having to forfeit their diplomatic status or special status.
11 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 99/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Faster entry for specialists and students
Finland will introduce a long-term visa for students, researchers, corporate executives and employees of certified employers, as well as their family members. Under the reform, individuals granted a residence permit could travel to Finland immediately without waiting for a residence permit card.
2 Dec 2022 · 1 vote103 jaa35 ei - HE 135/2015 vpPassed
Facilitating employment for diplomats' families
Family members of diplomats will be enabled to engage in gainful employment in the host country without losing their diplomatic status. The arrangement applies reciprocally to Finland as well as Argentina, Brazil, Israel, Serbia and Vietnam.
11 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote