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Citizenship for adults

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Apply for Finnish citizenship by submitting a citizenship application if:

  • you are at least 18 years old and
  • you meet the requirements for becoming a citizen.

If you have children under the age of 18 in your care, you can apply for citizenship for them as well.

You must be in Finland to apply for Finnish citizenship.

Do the following


Period of validity

until further notice.

The service is provided by

Finnish Immigration Service

Responsible for the service

Finnish Immigration Service
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 3/3/2023