The Finnish Parliament approved amendments to the Citizenship Act which introduce stricter requirements to acquire citizenship. The changes will enter into force on 1 January 2027 and will apply to new applications submitted on or after 1 March 2027.
Applicants aged 18-64 will be required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Finnish society, with exceptions to be allowed on grounds of health or disability, or for other very serious reasons.
A citizenship test will be organised by the Finnish Immigration Service, with questions which will be based on study materials which will be publicly available.
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- Finnish Immigration Service | Maahanmuuttovirasto (17 June, 2026), Kansalaisuuslaki muuttuu 1.1.2027 – Suomessa otetaan käyttöön kansalaisuuskoe [Finland to introduce citizenship test as changes to Citizenship Act take effect on 1 January 2027],