Migri opens more reception centres for Ukrainian refugees

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is preparing to set up new reception centres following the increased need to provide accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine, said Migri in a press release on Thursday.

By 6 September 2022, those fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian military attack had submitted 38,243 applications for temporary protection. Most of them are staying in private accommodation.

Some of the reception centres to be established are branches of existing reception centres.

The Migri continues to increase the number of accommodation places in existing reception centres.

Migri will open Uusikaupunki reception centre with 200 accommodation capacity operated by Medivida Oy by 15 September.

Earlier on 1 July, Migri opened Nurmijärvi branch, of the Järvenpää reception centre with 100 accommodation capacity, Mäntsälä branch with 100 accommodation capacity, Tuusula branch with 100 accommodation places and Kankaanpää reception centre with 200 accommodation capacity.

At the moment, there are 83 reception centres, their secondary branches and service points for people in private accommodation, and eight reception units for minors.

The Migri is responsible for directing, planning and supervising the operations of the reception system. The reception centres are located in Helsinki, Lappeenranta (Joutseno) and Oulu. The other reception centres are maintained by organisations, Finnish municipalities and companies.

Earlier, the Migri set up new reception centres following the increased need to provide accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine.