Embassy of Canada to Finland, in Helsinki

Refer to International adoption.

Surrogacy is illegal in Finland.

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.

Complete your citizenship application before presenting your documents in person.

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.

Present your documents in person.

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.

• 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.

Refer to Elections (voting from abroad).