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Finland Proposes Extending Citizenship Residency Requirement to 8 Years

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The Finnish government has suggested extending the residency criteria for foreigners residing in the country who seek to acquire citizenship. The government's proposal suggests that individuals aiming for Finnish citizenship must live in Finland for a minimum of eight years, compared to the current five. 

Furthermore, during the residency period when foreigners intend to apply for citizenship, they are allowed to be absent from Finland for only one year. Additionally, it's emphasized that only the time spent in Finland while holding a residence permit will be considered towards fulfilling the requirements for Finnish citizenship.

According to  News, under the proposal, the residency period for children and spouses of Finnish citizens and stateless individuals will increase from four to five years to be eligible for Finnish citizenship. However, the two-year requirement for Nordic citizens and spouses of Finnish embassy personnel applying for citizenship will remain unchanged.

Minister of Interior Mari Rantanen commented that Finland seeks to implement best practices in its immigration changes. It's anticipated that approximately 10,000 individuals annually will be impacted by these citizenship measures. In addition to the tightened citizenship regulations, the Finnish government has put forward stricter measures for individuals seeking to change their residence permit and for foreigners applying for international protection.

According to the proposal, asylum seekers would be barred from switching to educational or employment-based permits once their application is submitted. Furthermore, the government seeks to empower authorities to refuse or revoke asylum for individuals deemed a societal threat, and to reject asylum claims at the border. Regarding international protection, Finland aims to reduce the duration of international protection permits.

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