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A new Finnish Nationality Act permitting dual nationality more broadly than before came into force on June 1, 2003. A foreigner who acquires Finnish citizenship is not obliged to renounce his or her current citizenship.
A Finn may keep his/her Finnish citizenship if dual nationality is accepted in the country whose citizenship he or she acquires. Australia and New Zealand accept multiple citizenships. People born in Australia or in New Zealand may have acquired Australian or New Zealand citizenship at birth as well as Finnish citizenship through their Finnish parents.
Young person aged between 18-22:
A person holding dual nationality may lose his or her Finnish citizenship at the age of 22 if he or she lacks sufficiently close ties with Finland. Find out more about sufficient connection at the Finnish Immigration Service's website: Sufficient connection.
To retain their citizenship a person aged 18-22 should either apply for a Finnish passport or provide a written statement, in which they declare they wish to retain their Finnish citizenship, to a Finnish Embassy or Consulate or to the Local Register Office in Finland/Vaasan Maistraatti.
Please see the Finnish Immigration Services website for more: Retaining your Finnish citizenship at the age of 18-22.
Former Finnish citizen:
Former Finnish citizens who have previously lost their citizenship can regain their citizenship through a declaration procedure. Instructions and forms are available at the Finnish Immigration Service's website: Former citizen of Finland.
Citizenship applications must be submitted in person either at the District Police in Finland or at the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Birth, marriage/civil partnership and death:
The new Finnish Act on the Population Information System and the certificate services of the Population Register Centre (661/2009) took effect on 1 March 2010. The Act requires Finnish citizens residing abroad to notify the Population Information System immediately of any changes in their personal data occurring during their residence abroad. Such changes may include for instance births of children, marriages, divorces and changes of names.
Lodging a passport application, too, is subject to the condition that the applicant must have a Finnish personal identity code and that his or her personal data recorded in the Population Information System is up to date.
The document on which the notification to the Population Information System is based may be sent either to the local register office of the person's most recent municipality of residence in Finland or to the nearest Finnish diplomatic or consular mission in the person's current country of residence.
A foreign document must be the original or an authenticated copy thereof. Moreover, the document must be legalised and translated into Finnish, Swedish or English.
Before booking an appointment please refer to the Finnish Immigration Service's website www.migri.fi for additional information regarding Finnish citizenship and to download required application forms.
A Finn may keep his/her Finnish citizenship if dual nationality is accepted in the country whose citizenship he or she acquires. Australia and New Zealand accept multiple citizenships. People born in Australia or in New Zealand may have acquired Australian or New Zealand citizenship at birth as well as Finnish citizenship through their Finnish parents.
Young person aged between 18-22:
A person holding dual nationality may lose his or her Finnish citizenship at the age of 22 if he or she lacks sufficiently close ties with Finland. Find out more about sufficient connection at the Finnish Immigration Service's website: Sufficient connection.
To retain their citizenship a person aged 18-22 should either apply for a Finnish passport or provide a written statement, in which they declare they wish to retain their Finnish citizenship, to a Finnish Embassy or Consulate or to the Local Register Office in Finland/Vaasan Maistraatti.
Please see the Finnish Immigration Services website for more: Retaining your Finnish citizenship at the age of 18-22.
Former Finnish citizen:
Former Finnish citizens who have previously lost their citizenship can regain their citizenship through a declaration procedure. Instructions and forms are available at the Finnish Immigration Service's website: Former citizen of Finland.
Citizenship applications must be submitted in person either at the District Police in Finland or at the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Birth, marriage/civil partnership and death:
The new Finnish Act on the Population Information System and the certificate services of the Population Register Centre (661/2009) took effect on 1 March 2010. The Act requires Finnish citizens residing abroad to notify the Population Information System immediately of any changes in their personal data occurring during their residence abroad. Such changes may include for instance births of children, marriages, divorces and changes of names.
Lodging a passport application, too, is subject to the condition that the applicant must have a Finnish personal identity code and that his or her personal data recorded in the Population Information System is up to date.
The document on which the notification to the Population Information System is based may be sent either to the local register office of the person's most recent municipality of residence in Finland or to the nearest Finnish diplomatic or consular mission in the person's current country of residence.
A foreign document must be the original or an authenticated copy thereof. Moreover, the document must be legalised and translated into Finnish, Swedish or English.
Before booking an appointment please refer to the Finnish Immigration Service's website www.migri.fi for additional information regarding Finnish citizenship and to download required application forms.
For this appointment applicants must present the following:
(1) Your previous passport or valid photo ID
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) If your passport is lost or stolen, a copy of your notification to the local police of loss or theft of your valid passport
(4) If you are under 18, both guardians' consent (to be presented in the application form or in a separate attachment)
(5) If you are a male person aged 17–30, documentation concerning your conscription and military service status (e.g. military passport, certificate of exemption)
(6) Possibly clarification of citizenship status. Visit our website to find out if required
(7) Registered Post envelope (if you wish to have the passport returned by mail)
(1) Your previous passport or valid photo ID
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) If your passport is lost or stolen, a copy of your notification to the local police of loss or theft of your valid passport
(4) If you are under 18, both guardians' consent (to be presented in the application form or in a separate attachment)
(5) If you are a male person aged 17–30, documentation concerning your conscription and military service status (e.g. military passport, certificate of exemption)
(6) Possibly clarification of citizenship status. Visit our website to find out if required
(7) Registered Post envelope (if you wish to have the passport returned by mail)
General consultations may be used for advice on the following:
• Military service
• Finnish Citizenship
• Notarial and legalisation services (i.e. signature authentication).
• General information
Before booking this appointment please read through the FAQs listed on our website. If your question remains unanswered please contact the Embassy of Finland in Canberra by telephone or email to determine if an appointment is necessary.
• Military service
• Finnish Citizenship
• Notarial and legalisation services (i.e. signature authentication).
• General information
Before booking this appointment please read through the FAQs listed on our website. If your question remains unanswered please contact the Embassy of Finland in Canberra by telephone or email to determine if an appointment is necessary.
For this appointment, residence permit applicants must present the following:
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) The originals or hard copies of all the documents uploaded to the online application.
(4) Registered Post envelope (if you wish to have the residence permit returned by mail)
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) The originals or hard copies of all the documents uploaded to the online application.
(4) Registered Post envelope (if you wish to have the residence permit returned by mail)
For this appointment applicants must present the following:
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) A fully completed visa application form.
(3) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(4) Proof of residence.
(5) Proof of visa status - VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online). Confirmation of the valid Australian visa sent electronically directly from the Australian Government VEVO website to the embassy's e-mail consular.can@formin.fi.
(6) Reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary. In the case of transit: visa or another entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey.
(7) Valid travel insurance for the whole period of travel in the Schengen area. The insurance indemnity should be at least EUR 30,000 and should ensure the person in case of sudden illness or accident (including travel home) and include transportation home in the event of death.
(8) Proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank statements showing the movement of means over a certain period (minimum last three months).
(9) Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as an invitation from the host). Some Member States may require that proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation is provided by means of a specific form.
(10) If married or in a partnership, provide a marriage certificate or a registered partnership agreement.
(11) Registered Post Envelope (if you wish to have your passport returned by mail)
Documents to be submitted by applicants depending on the purpose of travel:
--Tourism or visiting family/friends
(1) A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged.
--Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event.
(1) Official invitation letter from a firm, host, organisation, educational establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events, containing detailed information concerning:
(a) Address and contacts of the inviting entity.
(b) Name and position of the countersigning person.
(c) Purpose and duration of the stay.
(d) Person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable).
(2) Documents proving the applicant's employment status in the company (for example, contract, proof of social security contribution).
--Medical treatment
(1) A certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that the treatment is necessary.
(2) An official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly.
(3) Proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment and related expenses.
If necessary, the Embassy may request further information.
For further advice on the coronavirus and the precautions you should take, please visit www.health.gov.au. Please follow the requirements and guidance for seeking medical advice and self-quarantining.
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) A fully completed visa application form.
(3) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(4) Proof of residence.
(5) Proof of visa status - VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online). Confirmation of the valid Australian visa sent electronically directly from the Australian Government VEVO website to the embassy's e-mail consular.can@formin.fi.
(6) Reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary. In the case of transit: visa or another entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey.
(7) Valid travel insurance for the whole period of travel in the Schengen area. The insurance indemnity should be at least EUR 30,000 and should ensure the person in case of sudden illness or accident (including travel home) and include transportation home in the event of death.
(8) Proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank statements showing the movement of means over a certain period (minimum last three months).
(9) Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as an invitation from the host). Some Member States may require that proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation is provided by means of a specific form.
(10) If married or in a partnership, provide a marriage certificate or a registered partnership agreement.
(11) Registered Post Envelope (if you wish to have your passport returned by mail)
Documents to be submitted by applicants depending on the purpose of travel:
--Tourism or visiting family/friends
(1) A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged.
--Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event.
(1) Official invitation letter from a firm, host, organisation, educational establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events, containing detailed information concerning:
(a) Address and contacts of the inviting entity.
(b) Name and position of the countersigning person.
(c) Purpose and duration of the stay.
(d) Person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable).
(2) Documents proving the applicant's employment status in the company (for example, contract, proof of social security contribution).
--Medical treatment
(1) A certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that the treatment is necessary.
(2) An official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly.
(3) Proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment and related expenses.
If necessary, the Embassy may request further information.
For further advice on the coronavirus and the precautions you should take, please visit www.health.gov.au. Please follow the requirements and guidance for seeking medical advice and self-quarantining.
For this appointment applicants must present the following:
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) The originals or hard-copies of all the documents uploaded to the online application.
(4) Registered Post Envelope (if you wish to have the residence permit returned by mail)
(1) Applicant's valid passport
(2) One passport photo. Must be less than 6 months old and comply with the Finnish passport photo requirements.
(3) The originals or hard-copies of all the documents uploaded to the online application.
(4) Registered Post Envelope (if you wish to have the residence permit returned by mail)
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