Living in Finland as a resident or citizen
Living in Finland involves rights, responsibilities, and participation in society. This section explains how residence and citizenship work, how people take part in Finnish society, and what it means in practice to be a citizen of Finland.
Permanent residence and integration
Permanent residence allows long-term settlement in Finland and access to many social rights. Integration policies support language learning, employment, and participation in society.
Permanent residence and integration →Citizenship: rights and responsibilities
Finnish citizenship brings full political rights as well as civic duties. It is based on law, residence, and integration.
Citizenship: rights and responsibilities →Participation in Finnish society
Residents and citizens can participate in working life, education, associations, and democratic processes.
Participation in Finnish society →What it means to be a citizen of Finland
Citizenship reflects belonging, legal status, and shared responsibility within Finnish society.
What it means to be a citizen of Finland →