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How to apply for Finland citizenship

A step-by-step guide to claiming Finland citizenship by descent through Migri. Your exact documents and route are confirmed by the free eligibility check.

  1. 1

    Confirm the parent link

    Establish that a parent was Finnish at your birth — the only descent route.

  2. 2

    Gather records

    Collect your birth certificate, your Finnish parent's documents, and marriage records linking the names.

  3. 3

    Request a determination of status

    Apply to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) to confirm citizenship from birth.

  4. 4

    Mind the age-22 rule

    If born abroad, check whether you must file a retention declaration between 18 and 22 to keep citizenship.

  5. 5

    Translate as needed

    Provide translations of foreign-language documents.

  6. 6

    Collect confirmation

    Once status is determined you can apply for a Finnish passport.

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