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报告摘要

Finland's Measures to Reduce Tourism from Russia

Event: Press conference held in New York on September 21, 2022.
Actions: Finland is preparing a national solution, potentially new legislation, to limit tourism from Russia beyond existing measures referenced in GMS Flash Alert 2022-156.
Proposals:
- Finland calls for a Schengen-wide recommendation to allow annulment or revocation of visas for Russian nationals if entry is denied at one border.
- Proposed at the EU foreign ministers' meeting on September 19 to include tourist visas in EU sanctions.
Current Status:
- Reducing issuance of Schengen visas based on Russian tourism; no limit on entry using tourist visas from other Schengen states.
Minister's Statement: Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto emphasized Finland's aim to avoid being a transit country for Russian tourism and noted that parliament may discuss this soon. No plans to close borders or restrict family visits.
Impact: Visa restrictions will not affect residence permit processes.
Further Information: KPMG International member firm in Finland is monitoring the matter, and links provided for more details.