Can a Canadian live in Finland?
You can apply for a residence permit in Finland if you have a job, a study place or a family member in Finland. Apply for a residence permit before you come to Finland. Choose the correct application form based on why you are coming to Finland (job, study place or family member in Finland).
Who is eligible for Finnish citizenship?
A foreigner may be granted Finnish citizenship upon meeting certain requirements, including: five years continuous residence; or. a total of seven years residence since age 15, with the last two years residence continuous; and. knowledge of at least one of the 3 languages: Finnish, Swedish or Finnish sign language.
Can I get Finnish citizenship if my grandfather was Finnish?
You may get a residence permit if at least one of your parents or grandparents is or has been a Finnish citizen by birth. It does not matter if your grandparent or parent has later lost his or her Finnish citizenship, for example by becoming a citizen of some other country.
Can Canadian citizen work in Finland?
If you come to work in Finland and you are a citizen of a country that is not an EU member state or one of the Nordic countries, you need a residence permit. You must apply for a residence permit before you come to Finland. Before a residence permit can be granted to you, you must find a job in Finland.
Can I move from Finland to Canada?
Finnish citizens, like many other nationalities, are not required to get a visa when they travel to Canada for short visits. That is because the citizens of Finland are visa-exempt. However, if you plan to go to Canada by air, you must apply for a Canada ETA.
Does Finland allow dual citizenship?
Finnish legislation allows multiple nationality (dual nationality). Although multiple nationality is allowed, a person with citizenship in more than one country (dual nationality) may lose his or her Finnish citizenship at age 22 if he or she lacks a sufficient connection to Finland.
How much does Finnish citizenship cost?
Fees of the Finnish Immigration Service (EUR) in 2021
| Citizenship matters | EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship application | 590 | 460 |
| Application for release from citizenship | 590 | – |
| Citizenship declaration | 200 | 150 |
| – declaration of a minor applicant (younger than 18) | 100 | 80 |
Can you lose Finnish citizenship?
You will automatically lose your Finnish citizenship when you turn 22 years of age if you are a citizen of another state and you have not had a sufficient connection to Finland. The Finnish Immigration Service will notify you of the risk of losing your citizenship.
How long can a Canadian stay in Finland?
90 days
Finland is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do Finnish citizens need visa for Canada?
Is Finland expensive than Canada?
Finland is 5% more expensive than Canada.