Applying for Finnish citizenship
Finnish citizenship gives you, among other things, the right to vote in parliamentary elections and a Finnish passport. This guide helps you check the requirements and put together your application so it isn't delayed by missing attachments.
You will need
- Your passport and residence permit card
- A certificate of your language skills
- Information on your residence and trips outside Finland
- Proof of your means of support
- A means of paying the processing fee
Steps
Check your period of residence
Citizenship requires a long enough continuous period of residence in Finland. Since October 2024 the main rule has been 8 years of continuous residence, but there are exceptions. Check the current requirement at migri.fi and count your days carefully.
Count your days abroad
Prove your language skills
Show your means of support
Make sure your record is clean
Apply online
Go to prove your identity
Take care of things after the decision
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