Government of Canada services and information in Helsinki, Finland

Refer to International adoption.

Surrogacy is illegal in Finland.

Refer to Children born outside of Canada.

You must first register the baby at Maistraatti and then apply for Proof of Citizenship through the Embassy of Canada in Finland.

Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States

If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:

Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada
Consular Section
PL 779
00101 Helsinki

If you prefer to drop-off your application in person, you are invited to leave your application in the Consular Services drop-box located outside the Embassy entrance at Pohjoisesplanadi 25B, 3rd floor, 00100 Helsinki, Monday to Friday from 9am – 12pm and 1pm - 4pm (except public holidays).

Refer to Marriage abroad.

You must obtain a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad. The Statement must be legalized by the Embassy of Finland.

The office provides the following notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.

Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):

• Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
• Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
• Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.

Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):

• Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
• Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).

Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):

• Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
• Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).

Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.

Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.

Refer to Retiring abroad.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Finland. You must obtain a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad. The Statement must also be legalized by the Embassy of Finland in Canada.

Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.

Refer to Travel documents – Visas.

• Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
• Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
• Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.

Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.