Government bills6
- HE 79/2022 vpPassed
Export licensing authority for crises
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs would process export licences when the EU imposes exceptional export restrictions in crisis situations. Finnish Customs will supervise the export of goods subject to restrictions.
28 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2022 vpPassed
Introducing a digital seal on visas
A digital seal preventing counterfeiting will be introduced on visas issued by Finland. The act defines the responsibilities of authorities for the technical production of the seal and the security features of visas.
19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2020 vpPassed
Transfer of foreign service healthcare reimbursements
Healthcare reimbursements for civil servants working in foreign missions and their family members will be transferred from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to the State Treasury. At the same time, they will gain access to the same 24-hour travel support service as other state business travellers.
26 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 217/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming visa reviews and DNA sampling
Processing of requests for administrative review of negative visa decisions will be transferred from missions abroad to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and a fee will be charged for processing. The applicant will be able to take the DNA sample required for a residence permit themselves under official supervision, without a healthcare professional.
12 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 216/2018 vpPassed
Streamlining consular and notarial services
Notarial services of Finnish missions could be outsourced to external service providers, and their provision within missions will be made more flexible. At the same time, authorities will discontinue separate estate services, and the service for obtaining documents from abroad will be restricted.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 131/2017 vpPassed
Renaming the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The official Finnish name of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be changed to ulkoministeriö. At the same time, the rules on how decisions on appointments to fixed-term public-service posts are made in the Government will be clarified.
24 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote