piirikontroll
Piirikontroll, or border control, is the set of measures a state uses to regulate who and what may cross its borders. It typically encompasses passport and visa controls, customs checks, and surveillance at points of entry by border authorities. Border control aims to assert sovereignty, manage migration, protect security, public health, and prevent illicit trafficking of people, drugs, weapons, and goods. It also supports revenue collection through customs duties and the enforcement of import/export rules.
Practices include border checkpoints at airports, seaports, road crossings, and maritime gateways; the verification of travel
Legal frameworks vary by country but generally include national immigration and customs laws, as well as international
Border control faces practical challenges, including congestion, corruption, human rights concerns, and the need to balance