Citizenship declaration for a child born abroad (father or non-birth mother is a Finnish citizen)

This is what you should do

Requirements

Make sure your child meets the following requirements:

• the child was born on 1 June 2003 or later,
• the child was born out of wedlock, and the father and mother have not married after the child was born

Also make sure, that

• the child’s father or the non-birth mother is a Finnish citizen or was a Finnish citizen when the child was born.
• paternity or the maternity of the non-birth mother has been established abroad or in Finland before submitting the declaration

These requirements must be met at the time you submit your declaration.

Application-specific attachments

• Proof of the father’s or the non-birth mother’s Finnish citizenship at the time the applicant was born.
  • For example, a copy of a valid Finnish passport and a residence permit in the country of residence, or a certificate issued by a competent authority in the country of residence, showing that the father or the non-birth mother had not become a citizen of his or her country of residence.
  • In principle, proof is not required in the following situations:
    • The father or the non-birth mother has not resided outside Finland or has only resided in the Nordic countries
    • The father or the non-birth mother has become a Finnish citizen on application and has resided in Finland until the applicant was born.
    • The father or the non-birth mother has become a citizen of another state on 1 June 2003 or later.
• A birth certificate indicating the child's parents and place of birth if the applicant is not registered in the Finnish Population Information System.
• A certificate of the applicant’s nationality (for example, a copy of a valid passport or another identity document which shows his or her nationality) if the applicant is not registered in the Population Information System.
• Documentation of the confirmation of paternity or the maternity of the non-birth mother.
• Proof that the father or the non-birth mother has custody of the child if the father or the non-birth mother is submitting the declaration.
• Proof of appointment of a legal guardian if the guardian submits the declaration.