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Persecution in the home country because of one’s political opinions, or poor living conditions due to poverty, war or environmental disaster are just some reasons why people apply for asylum.
In Finland, an application for asylum is submitted to the police or the border control authorities immediately after arriving in the country. The police or a frontier guard investigates the asylum seeker's identity and travel route.
The Finnish Immigration Service issues decisions on asylum matters. A person who has received a favourable decision is normally granted refugee status or asylum due to the need for subsidiary or humanitarian protection.
Apart from the authorities, non-governmental organisations also provide help and advice for asylum seekers.
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Information about the grounds for granting and revoking refugee travel documents and aliens passports.
Finnish Immigration Service Migri - Asylum in Finland
Information about international protection, refugee status and seeking asylum in Finland.
Finnish Immigration Service Migri - Seeking asylum
Legal aid and advice to asylum seekers, refugees and other foreigners, information about asylum procedures and social conditions for asylum seekers in Finland.
Finnish Refugee Advice Centre
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