with a valid passport or national identity card.

There are several ways to obtain citizenship in Finland:

1. Birth: Children born in Finland to foreign parents may be eligible for Finnish citizenship if at least one parent has a permanent residence permit in Finland.
2. Marriage: If you are married to a Finnish citizen, you may be le for Finnish citizenship after four years of continuous residence in Finland.
3. Right of residence: If you have lived in Finland continuously for an uninterrupted period of at least five years, you may be eligible to apply for Finnish citizenship.
4. Naturalisation: You must meet the requirements for citizenship through birth, marriage, or right of residence to apply for Finnish citizenship through the naturalisation process. To be eligible for naturalisation, you must have a permanent residence permit in Finland and have lived in the country continuously for an uninterrupted period of at least six years.

To apply for Finnish citizenship, you must complete an application form and submit it to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). You will also need to provide supporting documents, such as a copy of your passport, proof of residence, and evidence of your language skills. Obtaining Finnish citizenship can take several months, so starting the process as early as possible is important.

To be eligible for Finnish citizenship, you must meet certain requirements. These requirements may vary depending on your specific circumstances, but generally, you must:

1. Have a permanent residence permit in Finland: You must be a legal resident of Finland and have a valid residence permit.
2. Have lived in Finland continuously for a certain period: The length of time you must have lived in Finland varies depending on your circumstances. For example, if you are married to a Finnish citizen, you may be eligible for Finnish citizenship after four years of continuous residence. Suppose you do not meet the requirements for citizenship through birth, marriage, or right of residence. In that case, you may still be able to apply for Finnish citizenship through the naturalisation process. Still, you must have lived in Finland continuously for at least six years uninterrupted.
3. Have a sufficient command of the Finnish or Swedish language: You must be able to speak, read, and write in Finnish or Swedish at a level sufficient for everyday communication. You may be required to take a language test to prove your language skills.
4. You have enough knowledge of Finnish society and the legal system: You’ll need to show a basic understanding of Finnish society and the legal system. This may involve taking a test or completing a course on Finnish society and the legal system.
5. Be of good character: You must have a clean criminal record and not threaten Finnish society.

In addition to these general requirements, specific requirements may apply to your situation. For example, if you are applying for Finnish citizenship through naturalisation, you must also be able to support yourself financially and have a permanent place of residence in Finland.

If you are unsure whether you meet Finnish citizenship requirements, contact the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) for more information.