Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
27.3.2025 13.37

The requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be tightened in accordance with the Government Programme. Amendments are proposed to the provisions on the establishment of identity, the integrity requirement and the requirement for sufficient financial resources. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 27 March.
Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete
19.2.2025 11.40

A working group of the Ministry of the Interior explored the possibility of introducing a citizenship test as a requirement for acquiring Finnish citizenship. According to the Government Programme, the Citizenship Act will be reformed by tightening the requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship.
Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
27.11.2024 12.19

The requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be tightened in accordance with the Government Programme. Amendments are proposed to the provisions on the establishment of identity, the integrity requirement and the requirement for sufficient financial resources. The government proposal to amend the Citizenship Act was sent out for comments on 27 November.
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Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
Type:Press release
Publication date:27.3.2025 13.37
Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete
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Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
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Publication date:27.11.2024 12.19
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