The Finnish Immigration Service (Migris) will extend all residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, 2025.
- Migris will send the holder a letter when they have extended a permit on the basis of temporary protection.
- If Migris has their phone number, they will also receive a text message stating that their permit has been extended.
Migris recommends that holders of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection apply via the online service for a new residence permit card after their permit has been extended.
However, it is legal for them to stay in Finland even if they do not apply for a new card. All residence permit cards issued on the basis of temporary protection are valid, even if their last day of validity is March 4, 2023 or March 4, 2024. The right to work on the basis of temporary protection will also be valid until March 4, 2025.
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