6 years continuous (increased from 4 in Jan 2026). A2 Finnish/Swedish + 2yr work history required. → 3 processing steps → passport
Average Total
9.5mo
Range
5–21mo
Speed Rank
#5 of 20
Residency Req.
6 years continuous (increased from 4 in Jan 2026). A2 Finnish/Swedish + 2yr work history required.
Identity, residence, language verification
MAJOR CHANGE Jan 2026: PR requires 6 years continuous residence (was 4). Must demonstrate A2 Finnish/Swedish (YKI test) and 2 years work history. Citizenship requires 5 years + YKI level 3 Finnish/Swedish. Dual citizenship allowed.
Average naturalization processing time, all 20 countries. Finland highlighted.
Source: Migri.fi official processing times, vialtopartners.com, KPMG · Last updated: 2026-04