Finland Enacts Stricter Path to Permanent Residence From 8 January 2026
Migri Reopens Rovaniemi Service Point, Eases Permit Bottleneck in Lapland
Finnair pilots announce multiple one-day strikes, forcing cancellation of 300 December flights
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Rovaniemi immigration office reopens, adds late-night hours to clear Lapland permit backlog
Migri’s northernmost service point in Rovaniemi resumed operations on 5 January 2026 after a holiday closure, introducing extended Thursday hours and self-service kiosks to tackle a 1,200-case backlog of residence-permit renewals for Lapland’s seasonal workforce. Employers in tourism and mining should secure online appointments quickly and factor in the higher national application fees that entered into force on 1 January.
Schiphol snow chaos disrupts Finnish itineraries as 450 flights axed
Severe snow and ice closed runways at Amsterdam Schiphol on 5 January 2026, cancelling 450 flights and severing a key transfer artery for Finnish-bound travellers. At least 18 Finnair or partner services were affected, raising mis-connect risks for business passengers heading to Helsinki. Companies should re-route through alternative hubs and update duty-of-care tracking until schedules stabilise.