Government of Canada services and information in Helsinki, Finland
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Finland, in Helsinki.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Surrogacy is illegal in Finland.
Birth abroad
Refer to Birth abroad.
You must first register the baby at Maistraatti and then apply for Proof of Citizenship through the Embassy of Canada in Finland.
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application before presenting your documents in person.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 50.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 65.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 50.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 50.00 |
Marriage abroad
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.
Notarial services
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.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 19.00 |
Passport services
Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.
Present your documents in person.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 170.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 125.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 65.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage 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.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
- Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a visa application centre (VAC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC.
- Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a visa office.
- Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to a visa office.
Voting abroad
Refer to Elections (voting from abroad).
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