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Finland Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Finland Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    A
  • Passport Ranking
    12/198
  • Passport Score
    177.9/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    159
  • Visa-required Countries
    39
  • Access to the World's GDP
    76%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    61%
  • Access to the World's Population
    47%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    81%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
    Can be 7 accumulated years (in case residency was interrupted). Last 2 years must be uninterrupted.
  • Physical presence requirement
    Leaving for "vacation" is OK only. No firm guidance otherwise
  • Language test
    Yes, Finnish or Swedish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    –
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    –
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    –
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    4 years / 3 years
    Must be married for 3 years, and reside in the country for 4 years.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Not allowed
  • Language test
    Yes, Finnish or Swedish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    2 years
    2 years for citizens of Denmark, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Finland Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Helsinki
  • Largest City
    Helsinki
  • Currency
    Euro
  • Languages
    Finnish, Swedish
  • Population
    5.5 million (117th)
  • Life Expectancy
    81.8 years (34th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $281.4 billion (49th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $50,961 (21st)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Expensive (5/7)
  • Climate
    Bearable (4/5)
  • Safety
    The Safest (1/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    High (2/5)

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