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Citizenship declaration for a child born abroad (father or non-birth mother is a Finnish citizen)

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Submit this declaration to apply for Finnish citizenship for a child born abroad if:

  • the child was born out of wedlock; and
  • only the child’s father is a Finnish citizen; or
  • the child has two mothers and only the non-birth mother is a Finnish citizen.

You can submit this declaration if you have custody of the child or are the child’s guardian. Before submitting the declaration, the parent w ...

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Period of validity

Until further notice

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Finnish Immigration Service

Responsible for the service

Finnish Immigration Service
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 14/4/2023