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Government of Canada services and information in Helsinki, Finland

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Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Finland, in Helsinki.

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Adoption and surrogacy

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Surrogacy is illegal in Finland.

Birth abroad

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

Citizenship services

Complete your before presenting your documents in person.

Marriage abroad

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

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):

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.

Passport services

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Present your documents in person.

Pensions and retirement

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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 in Canada.

Studying abroad

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Visa and immigration services

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  • Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
  • Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.

Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .

Voting abroad

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