A reception centre in Espoo to be closed down, the capacity of a reception centre in Vantaa to be reduced
Last year, the number of new asylum seekers hit a record low. The number of first asylum applications was around 1,150 between January and November 2020. Around 6,500 asylum seekers are currently registered in the reception system, and around 3,300 of them live in different types of reception centres. The number of available places is currently around 1,500.
The Finnish Immigration Service aims for the reception centre capacity to correspond to the existing need for accommodation.
Reception centres to be closed down:
- The reception centre in Nihtisilta (Espoo), Luona Oy, 450 places. The unit will be closed down by 30 June 2021.
Reductions in capacity:
- The reception centre at Robert Huberin tie (Vantaa), Luona Oy. The capacity will be reduced by 75 places. The new capacity will be 375 as of 1 April 2021.
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The Finnish Immigration Service is a decision-making organisation in matters related to immigration, asylum, refugee status and citizenship and maintains the reception system.
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