How To Get Finnish Citizenship: 7 Simple Steps!

[@Nyctophora]

Citizenship from start to Finnish!

[@AleksiHimself]

Right on!

[@akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804]

wait for the language test is 1 the best or is 6 the best?? please respond

[@bananana5995]

@@akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804 6 is the best 👍

[@sianmoltie8979]

XD

[@MadisonBuratt]

😂😂😂😂

[@maijarivenburg145]

My grandmother was from Finland and I have many cousins there. Thinking to change from US to Finnish citizenship soon

[@AleksiHimself]

I'm not sure if you can change citizenships just like that but you can get a residence permit based on remigration. Finland allows dual citizenships too.

[@dixter20]

Haha yes me too. American with Finnish relatives and looking to get out of USA! If you have parents or grandparents who were born in Finland that is one way to be eligible for permanent residency status.

[@lifeafterheroin1365]

Me three screw usa

[@AntoinMhicArtain]

You don't need to "change citizenship", you can be both an American Citizen and a Finnish Citizen. I'm both a British Citizen and an Irish Citizen, I have both passports. I want to move to Finland, it's so beautiful. Luckily I have an EU passport so I won't need to apply for a visa or residency permit.

[@jasontulla6117]

As long as a parent or grandparent was a citizen of finland. And then you have to live there for 4 years.

[@casualboi9917]

After my military service in Singapore, I'm gonna work hard to move to Finland for that sweet passport!

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@retriror4652]

Singaporean passport is one the best the climate is better

[@kevinjermaine]

You ROCK Aleksi✌. We were engaged in the middle of kampii Feb 26th and I'm situating things here in the States for my move to Suomi.

[@thatsmeeh]

Aleksi, i LOVE your channel, I think you are the best Finnish KZbinr! I am in love with Finland and your videos are so informative!! Pls do some live stream Q&A video at some point :) Much love from Greece

[@PS-ul6mt]

I am going to apply. Kiitos. Great video

[@AleksiHimself]

Best of luck!

[@Ineedanameasap]

Thanks for the video Aleksi, really informative stuff! I've been thinking about this haha. The language is quite a struggle for me! I don't live in Finland currently so I don't get much practice at all other than Skype calls, even reading a children's book is challenging for me. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve on it after reading From Start to Finnish! I still can't form a grammatically correct Finnish sentence half the time 😂

[@AleksiHimself]

Skype sessions are a great way to practice abroad. Keep learning and don't give up too easily.

[@xylogeist91]

hey i'm already a citizen of finland i'm so happy you also got that

[@AleksiHimself]

Yep because I'm a native Finnish. :)

[@AlvinLamberte]

Coming to Finland soon for good. This video is really informative. Kiitos paljon 🙏

[@AleksiHimself]

Always welcome!

[@crystalbrashears760]

I'm learning alot. Thank you for your hard work aleksi!!! I always enjoy your videos

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Crystal!

[@jounchellechannelfinnphilc6841]

Thanks for sharing very informative. I'm excited to apply a Finnish citizenship someday 🙏

[@AleksiHimself]

You can do it!

[@kathyfred6691]

Love your videos, as a person who got her resident permit under family member ( my husband is from Finland ) your videos is very educative. thanks for the information

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lgfrades]

Kiitoksia for this informative video! I guess I would have to wait 4 years since I have relatives in Finland. I heard that if your grandparents were born in Finland, you can get citizenship that way. But what if that was prior to independence? It shouldn’t make a difference because Finnish church records are so well kept.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks! I don't know if the independence has anything to do with it. Wouldn't make sense if did.

[@NurseArielPhysiotherapists]

I'm on training on Nordic Lnguage here in the Philippines. I need to pass the A1 nd A2 exams in order for me to work as Nurse in hospital Finland..wish me luck😍

[@sigl4920]

Good luck 😄

[@Vincent-ib6yc]

I just want to ask I’m a Filipino Nurse, how can I work as a nurse? Please help

[@lauragf.9206]

VinWithAHusky learn the language and you re in. There is need of nurses!!

[@akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804]

wait for the language test is 1 the best or is 6 the best?? please respond

[@John-fq7qx]

Did u get it

[@merc340sr]

Dear Aleksi......you might want to tell people on KZbin more about Finland's high culture....Sibelius, Sillanpaa, great architects, etc......I remember reading a magazine many years ago called "Look at Finland"...there were articles and Finnish brass sculpture, glass blowing, Iittala, etc. etc...great Finnish companies, Nokia, Rauma Repola,......etc....Finland's areas of expertise,.....etc.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good ideas! I'll write these down.

[@anatitan5546]

Miss your shows sooo much,your so fun and feels like a real man talking in my house when I put the show on. I hope you have a great summer full of awesome laughs and memories. This Transmission was sent from Reno-Lake Tahoe .NV 5.11pm Monday

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Ana!

[@Mediumdifficulty1]

This one is the rarest and possibly not many people know about it. It is not written anywhere except in the application itself. You can get exempted from language requirement if your JOB requires Finnish citizenship, and there is no way around it. Basically if your employer proves that in order for you to perform your work duties, the citizenship is a must! Happens in very rare and distinct jobs but it is an option to select in the application and then ou can attach the letter of explanation.

[@ElfPoles]

i was just wondering this question today... yay!! :)

[@AleksiHimself]

Great timing indeed!

[@petermallare443]

I love watching your videos ! I learned a lot ! 🥰😃😃

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@ayoubjouini7859]

Aleksi is a lovely personality

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment Ayoub Jouini!

[@kazeemamao9835]

Your videos are always interresting Thanks👌🥂

[@heidileinonen3767]

Kiitos tästä videosta! :D \o/ Yksinkertainen ja selkeä esittää esim. ulkomaalaiselle vieraalle! X´D

[@AleksiHimself]

Kiitti kommentista Heidi Leinonen!

[@denalaba1892]

Thank you for the video!

[@Agriking]

Cool, now I know how to return to my ancestral homeland. Except for the fact that my family left because it was too cold.

[@txnygotw]

They didn't know about the upcoming climate change.

[@cinnamisa]

well, if one of your ancestors were finnish then there's a special thing you can fill out and youll get your finnish citizenship. i'd suggest you look into it! good luck

[@maijarivenburg145]

@@cinnamisa my grandmother was Finnish! thinking of changing from US to Finnish citizenship

[@keanencarguez4203]

Kiitos Sir Alexi!

[@kevinpickering7807]

Thanks for the awesome videos Aleksi. One question. This video was about how to acquire citizenship. One of the criteria was living in Finland continuously for 5 years. What is required to move there (I’m from U.S.) right from the beginning?

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks Kevin! I will make a separate video of that later.

[@cyelemental]

Tämä on hyödyllinen, kiitos. Haluaisin muuttaa Suomeen kun lopetan 3-vuotta suomen kielen kurssin (mutta minulla on vain kaksi vuotta suoritettu nyt).

[@AleksiHimself]

Hyvä homma! Tsemppiä!

[@OskarTerramortis]

aha! kiitos tiedosta!! great channel

[@victorinodominguezmora5592]

Hello there, i've just found this channel and I'm impressed of Finnish culture and language. I'll like to know more about them. Saludos desde México!!

[@AleksiHimself]

Hi and welcome to the Finntastic Squad! :)

[@AleksiHimself]

Whassup Finntastics! Make sure to get the my Free Quickstart Guide for learning Finnish: aleksihimself.com/fuf

[@lgfrades]

Aleksi Himself - Videos about Finland kiitos, Aleksi! 😊

[@saqlainafzal3859]

Hi bro. Thxs for video.

[@mrfreezeable2930]

Honestly I'm suprised finland doesn't have a citizenship through military service but this was a very helpful video thank you

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks!

[@Lidyya]

Kiitos paljon Aleksi.

[@AleksiHimself]

Kiitti kommentista Lidiya Teklemariam!

[@ЧеченцунетроднейИнгушаИнгушуне]

Now requirements have tightened up

[@burakoz50]

Swedish language is the easier way to get citizenship but I think Finnish is more important to live in Finland socioculturally for sure. Not hard as Chinese as a native Turkish speaker.

[@AleksiHimself]

Finnish won't be that hard with the right strategy & attitude.

[@furkanonuraydnoglu540]

burada dahi Türk buldum :D greetings

[@sassdumonde]

I actually consider to apply PhD in Finland since it is free for non-EU citizens. My aim is to support my self with part-time jobs. Also my Swedish is B2 level. So only thing is for me is to find a job after graduation in Finland.

[@AntoinMhicArtain]

@@sassdumonde Why not try somewhere in Asia?

[@CRMXL]

This topic needs an update video. All recent changes are kind of messed up 😖

[@abdulrahmanyousef7686]

Thanks for the video.

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment Abdulrahman Yousef!

[@BrokenSoul79x]

My father (now passed) was born in Finland and was a dual (canadian) citizen at the time of his passing, I have relatives there, the family farm has been in the family for around 300 years. I would quite happily move to finland and give up my canadian citizenship to do so, with the state of this country these days I am very seriously wanting to look into it. Just wondering how those factors would play into the process...

[@AleksiHimself]

Finland allows dual citizenship. I coached an American moving to Finald who was in a similar situation. His grandparents were Finnish, and he had the documents proving that, so he was able to apply for a residence permit based on immigration. I'm happy to answer more questions if you have any. Read this for more info: migri.fi/en/remigration

[@stefansantokhie845]

Great video Aleksi. Easy to understand yet thorough. Just one question. I know some countries, for example the USA can grant you citizenship if you have some military service in the US defense forces. Can a non Finn serve in the Finnish Defense Force and maybe use that to add to their citizenship application?

[@AleksiHimself]

As far as I know, no.

[@marjazadow2501]

Hei. Enjoy your videos, well done! Do you have any information on getting dual citizenship 🇨🇦

[@AleksiHimself]

Finland allows dual citizenships. When you apply for a Finnish citizenship and get it, you become a dual citizen. migri.fi/en/faq-finnish-citizenship

[@jetdooley7609]

I wonder if any of this applies to someone who qualifies for Finnish citizenship through law of blood. As my mother was born in Finland and I'm supposed to be taking care of my citizenship when we go in a few weeks! Really excited to hold that passport!

[@FrancisAttah26]

I will really love to come to Finland

[@aleksihimself1938]

C....O....N....T.....A.....C.....T M....E... O....N... W...H....A.....T.S.A....P....P..... +1 ( 7 6 0 ) 8 3 3 - 3 6 0 5..

[@muslimparadise1]

It's my dream country how i m going on finland

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@jesss1561]

Please do not come to Finland. People do not like the presence of Islam there and It is a horrible country for muslims to live in. You can find a better life somewhere else.

[@Tuppoo94]

Non-EU guide for Finnish citizenship 1) Graduate from a Finnish university or univ. of applied sciences to apply for jobs as part of the local workforce 2) Find a job in Finland and stick to it 3) Learn Finnish for a couple of years and pass the YKI test 4) Get married or establish a serious, ongoing, long-term (2 years minimum) registered romantic relationship with a Finnish citizen to establish a permanent family connection 5) After 5 years of continous and law-abiding residence on the basis of employment and/or family ties, and with proof of your Finnish skills, apply for Finnish citizenship Step 4 is optional, but recommended, as long as the relationship is happy and genuine. The authorities will find out if a relationship is fake. Simply getting married to a Finnish citizen does not entitle one to Finnish citizenship either, as each applicant is reviewed individually.

[@EdgarVi1608]

My Latvian passport as well one of the best. although of course you need to work and live long enough in Finland. I know the language, but not perfectly. the main thing for me is cultural features and life

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@deanmeixner]

I know it's an old video ... but you might have some insight ... all those things that you need for citizenship ... but how would it be if you were a VERY wealthy person that wanted to retire to Finland? How does that work out? Very little information on retiring to any Scandinavian country if you're cash rich and want to spend the rest of your life "just living the good life" ...

[@christophermilligan5337]

well, i think the way Finland looks at it is that IF you want to live there you need to prove that you will be a productive person in society there and can prove it, not like the USA where we just take anyone.

[@rajham16]

I almost requested you to do this Video, thanks for it

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! :)

[@maksymfrantsuzov1338]

There's a problem. I'm not allowed to simply come and live in Finland 4-5 years without a residence permit. It's required if I'm gonna stay there longer than 90 days. In order to get it I need to have one of these solid reasons for residence: 1) Working 2) Studies 3) Family ties 4) Re-immigration 5) Finnish heritage 6) International protection. Otherwise they will just kick my ass out of your country. None of the options fit in my case. I've got an online business and don't do jobs. Graduating from a university in Finland doesn't help to get its citizenship. I've got no family ties there, no Finnish heritage (I don't know if I do though) and I'm not a refugee. If I say: ''well, I wanna stay in Finland just because I love it'', it probably won't work. Being lucky enough to get married there in 3 months doesn't seem realistic. Any ideas?

[@AleksiHimself]

A possible way would be to study here first and while being here, move your business here by founding a company.

[@AllexFerreira]

very handy video ,

[@LovelyClassicPrimadonna]

What if you are on SSDI and disabled or a caregiver and get paid by the government? Does that qualify as sufficient income? And do they have an equivalent to SSDI and caregiving that is paid for by Medicaid?

[@WesternBeast96]

Let me ask you a question. What if i moved Finland and lived there about 3 years and omg i fell in love with a finnish woman and married her. Am i able to get the citizenship one year after wedding? Thanks in advance :)

[@AleksiHimself]

No. You need to live in Finland continuously for 5 years and learn Finnish regardless whether you're married to a Finn or not.

[@filipeabras544]

Really nice interview! And i really wanna know if is it possible to change the tourist visa to work visa already being in finland?

[@mehdiyousufi9571]

Kiitos paljon avusta ,😌

[@AleksiHimself]

Ole hyvä!

[@misschris325]

Learning Finnish bit by bit. I met a Finnish lady here in SoCal, of all places, so that's helped! I'm going to Vienna next April and hope to add Finland to my trip- maybe I can by fairly proficient in the language by then😁

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! Keep it up.

[@AntoinMhicArtain]

Why are you visiting Vienna and only thinking of visiting Finland, but you're trying to learn Finnish????

[@kazhanhoshyar6022]

thank you so much I live in Finland I really want to learn about this beautiful country

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment kazhan hoshyar!

[@mab3900]

B1-B2 is fluent to me! But that makes sense :)

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff!

[@sleepingphoenixreadings]

what's a good online program, or mobile app to look into learning Finnish language?

[@alicia-hd2cs]

Start out with duolingo and watch Finnish shows (with subtitles) :)

[@gustaviansyndrome2583]

Help, he is coming to kill me, i skipped a lesson yesterday

[@ardiardian4612]

How I can do in point 5 and 6, while I am still student in an yliopisto or ammattikorkeakoulu but I has stayed in Finland for 5 years, clean integrity, free crime cases, and able too speak finnish sujuvasti ?😢😭

[@yakaboy89]

Aleksi ma man🤩🤩, how u doin? Hope you’re well, what if I don’t have relations in Finland but yet i do have required language skills? Will I be able to get citizenship in 4 years? Or ain’t having required language skills alone enough ?

[@justinburtnett3664]

How difficult is it to move to Finland if you are married have a disabled child? Many countries do not like to give residencies to disabled individuals.

[@AleksiHimself]

Disabled children are treated equally as far as I know.

[@mahdizerara9217]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I just have a quick question! Can I get arround pretty easily in Finland with just English ? Or Finish is a must!? Thank you again!

[@TheReal99Gamer]

to be honest, a lot of finns speak english, so finnish isn't necessary but would be better than speaking english.

[@mahdizerara9217]

@@TheReal99Gamer Ok great! Thanks so much!

[@AleksiHimself]

You'll be fine with English!

[@sididmanterchag3489]

You can get around with English if you were a European, otherwise they ask you to speak Finnish

[@ispacie]

Hello Good greetings I'm indian, I wanted to shift to Finland you know why just because of education system, I love that. And i will shift to when I finish my medical college. Also thank you so much for sharing the stuff I needed.

[@AleksiHimself]

Good stuff! 😃🙌

[@cheonlaxy]

Can the application be of a dual-citizenship in nature? Like, I don't want to totally revoke my original citizenship but I want to have a Finnish citizenship as well? Is this allowed or possible if ever? Btw, thank you so much for this video. :)

[@karinelaxa959]

Yes you can.

[@sersnuggles7697]

but the real question is, how do i live in finland for the first 5-7 years for citizenship? do I need to be in a university or have work-visa?

[@AleksiHimself]

Yep. You need to have a residence permit that allows you to live here. Usually by working, studying or being married to someone who lives here.

[@Hy-jg8ow]

Omg, it may still worth trying, kiitos!

[@AleksiHimself]

Go for it!

[@hogardepolina]

Do I have to be constantly employed when I apply to citizenship? What if I lose my job during the time of application? And do I have to bring all the evidence from places I worked?

[@AleksiHimself]

All these are answered at www.migri.fi

[@georgedechev6591]

As an EU National you don’t need to be employed all the time as long as you are able to financially take care of yourself. Успех 👍🏻

[@megmellas5871]

Disclaimer. That website is written in Finnish lol. First step. Learn Finnish 😅

[@hogardepolina]

@@megmellas5871 that one is already covered :)

[@naelsoukouti9271]

Well speed ticket it depends on the how much person over speed.

[@enabledkillagaming5673]

Nice vid

[@AleksiHimself]

Thanks for the comment enabled gaming!

[@abdifatahalfa]

Best video.

[@BobMarley-uz5zd]

Aleski, now it is going to be 8 years, So sad! And after getting decision it can be 9-10 years.

[@iceFate666]

What if i would learn finnish , (i also know a bit of swedish/swedish ) and also continue to study swedish well in general both languages, would it will be better? 😁

[@AleksiHimself]

Definitely! It's always good to know multiple languages.

[@adrianoalmeidarocha7544]

Do you need to score 3 on all language categories ?

[@crystalroelga530]

Quick question Aleksi, when they test your Finnish/Swedish speaking skills in conversation, would it be acceptable if you speak Norwegian? :D

[@allieluo3046]

just switch your accent and it's basically done!

[@AleksiHimself]

Haha maybe :D

[@carinaviruss9527]

What are the rules if your parent is a citizen?

[@AleksiHimself]

migri.fi/en/citizenship-for-a-child

[@darylfoxcroft4186]

I have a question about Finnish citizenship. How would I find out if my mother had Finnish citizenship? Was born in Canada to Finnish immigrants. Suspect they did not apply for Canadian citizenship.

[@AleksiHimself]

Tbh I don't. Maybe your relatives know? Or maybe you can reach to Migri and ask them.

[@HowerLui]

If I got married in Finland with a Finnish woman, do I still need to have the language test ?

[@AleksiHimself]

yes

[@HowerLui]

@@AleksiHimself ok, so that means once I’m live in Finland I have to take that test no matter weather I want to have a job or not

[@AleksiHimself]

@@HowerLui you only need a language test for the citizenship, not necessarily for a job.

[@HowerLui]

@@AleksiHimself ok, and I also wonder bc I have heard that some people in Finland were already married but they still don’t have a good skill at using Finnish, and they can have a class there from government? Is that a way for people who have already married but can’t speaks Finnish well to improve their skill in order to pass the test?

[@AleksiHimself]

@@HowerLui yes there is integration training and language courses available.

[@akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804]

wait for the language test is 1 the best or is 6 the best?? please respond

[@allisonliimatainen3572]

Hei, how can I open up a business there? Make a video about that, I mean restaurant.

[@AleksiHimself]

I made a video about this. You can find in on my channel.

[@ruchelleturla9350]

How to go Finland what is requirements? Im here in Kuwait now

[@r3y762]

If I’m an American citizen how would I live in Finland like how do I settle and make my life over there?

[@DemonicGoblin-mv4ob]

Your best bet would be to get a Finnish gf and marry in and/or get a tech job. This is basically how most western foreigners come to be here

[@preetamlahane4656]

Can we get citizenship by money investment

[@AleksiHimself]

No

[@charlieheckman]

Is it true that for men specifically, they have to satisfy their military service for at least two years before they become a Finnish citizen?

[@AleksiHimself]

First of all, the military service is only 6 months minimum. You are either granted the citizenship at birth or you can acquire it meeting the criteria and they don't require it.

[@vladthemagnificent9052]

Simple!

[@kitnishal961]

I am an American of Finnish descent and I've never done a proper sauna. Will I fit in when I visit Finland?

[@AleksiHimself]

Of course you will! We welcome everyone to the sauna.

[@teccitv8613]

Did newborn in finland give his parents citizenship please ?

[@AleksiHimself]

I think so.

[@farhannahin5806]

I have interviewed for the Finland Work Visa. Now how long can I get my interview results

[@AleksiHimself]

I don't know.

[@everythingin7678]

heyy farhan how you apply and from where? plz plz reply

[@pineapplepie5590]

@@everythingin7678 you can find everyting from Google. Just write Finnish citizen ship or someting like that and you will find a site made by finnish gowernment.

[@SuperSangol]

the links to subscribe for Finnish spoken courses do not work. Can you check them and inform me Aleksi?Kiitos kiitos

[@ivanlopez1842]

Thanks for the video, do finland people come to south America when you are in winter or where are your destination, the subject is I I would like to know people from Findland here in South América, thank you for your information

[@AleksiHimself]

I think some people do!

[@ira1420]

What are the requirements to teach in high school in Finland? Do I have to be a citizen or I just have to know the language at a certain level while being a resident?

[@AleksiHimself]

Depends what you teach but you need at least a Masters degree and definitely Finnish skills if you plan to teach in Finnish. Google might give better answers. .

[@blackwholesoul7049]

I'm 44% Finnish/suomalaisen. Does that count as strong ties in Finland/Suomi? I dont know any of my relatives..

[@AleksiHimself]

You can read about the criteria on migri.fi

[@مسلم.لله]

I need get it but I don't have the Finnish language 😔

[@lenocman2]

Hi Aleksi. I'm having trouble with the link. Looks like it has expired or is unavailable. Are we still able to access the lessons on offer? Many thanks

[@amrindersingh7674]

I am from India and I planning to go Finland for bachelor of robotics and I thinking to settle there. Is it necessary to learn finnish or swedish language for PR?? It take lot of time to learn a complicated language 😅😬😬🥴😵😵

[@AleksiHimself]

What's PR? There are no Bachelor programs in English in universities at the moment (except Science & Technology in Tampere) so you would need to take an FIN/SWE program.

[@amrindersingh7674]

Dear friend PR stands for permanent residence. Thanks for your reply

[@AleksiHimself]

@@amrindersingh7674 I see! For PR, learning Fin&Swe is not necessary but for citizenship you need.

[@amrindersingh7674]

Thanks a lot bro 😎

[@bfineofficial8614]

What about if i marry a finnish women

[@AleksiHimself]

I talked about this in the video in case you have a Finnish spouse.

[@osgabriel20]

Hei, jos sinulla on yritys Suomessa, lasketaanko se Suomen kansalaisuuden ja passin erityistapaukseksi? kuin 4 vuotta? ja onko suomen kieli B1- vai B2-taso? kiitos paljon mahtava kanava

[@AleksiHimself]

Riippuu siitä mikä oleskelulupa sulla on.

[@damien523]

so if i understand correctly, i get a place to stay and then ask for temporarily citizenship and after 5 years i can get the Finnish passport? Or do i become a Fin whenever i enter the country but after 5 years i can apply to get the passport?

[@AleksiHimself]

Doesn't work like that. You need a residence permit (if you're a non-EU citizen) to enter Finland in the first place and you need to have a grounds for a permit for 5 years.

[@allaawad812]

Hello, the website is down for the Finnish language.

[@smilyachy8630]

Hoii, can my Finnish child get a Finnish passport if she is born out of Finland.

[@Tuppoo94]

If you or the other parent has a Finnish passport, you can apply for Finnish citizenship for the child because the child is directly related to you.

[@nawarsaiera1015]

If someone's baby get born over there then what will be the cost

[@88marome]

My mom is Finnish, my dad is Swedish and I'm born in Sweden. I read that I had to visit Finland after my 18 birthday to be a Finnish citizen (I might be wrong) but I haven't done that. I've only been to Finland (on short holidays) when I was around 4 years old. Somehow I've been getting the envelopes for both the Finnish and Swedish EU vote. Could I be a Finnish citizen without knowing it? And how can I vote from 2 countries in the same election? It sounds wrong and I did not take advantage of it, I only voted using the Swedish one.

[@HakureiMikko]

If you received documents to vote for Finland i the EU elections I'm pretty certain that you are a citizen. You would have been granted citizenship upon birth through your mother's citizenship. Also, it seems you have not lost your Finnish citizenship at the age of 22 (by virtue of being a resident of a nordic country i.e. Sweden for at least seven years prior to turning 22). I suggest you contact the embassy for confirmation. I was thinking you would have had some confirmation by being called for military duty however, if I recall correctly those who carry dual citizenship are called in their country of residence. So, in the case of Sweden, not very likely. As a side note, back before 2003, those who acquired a foreign citizenship automatically lost the Finnish one. I just reclaimed mine recently. Fortunately, as a former citizen (formerly former?) I was able to do so by declaration. Cheers!

[@HakureiMikko]

Oh, and to answer your second question. You vote at the embassy or the honorary consulate, i.e. in Stockholm or in Gothenburg. More info: vaalit.fi/sv/forhandsrostning

[@ichwanmilono8961]

What about military conscription? I heard finland has one

[@AleksiHimself]

Yes we have. If a male foreigner gets the Finnish citizenship before they turn 30, they have to do military conscription.

[@ichwanmilono8961]

@@AleksiHimself Noted...I only visited Helsinki for 8 hours on a cruise from Stockholm. Definitely not enough, because I enjoyed your country very much. Plan to return for longer visit in the future. Your country is very interesting and unique as well. Thanks for your informative videos, Aleksi. Keep up the good works :)