Witnessing your application

Before you send your application form to the relevant office, you must have it witnessed by an appropriate person.

Who can be a witness?

The witness must be from one of the following professions only and:

(a) Must be currently residing and practicing in Finland

(b) Must not be related in any way to the Applicant

• Notary Public (Maaistraati)
• Police Officer (including Station Stamp if available)
• Members of the Clergy (We define a member of the Clergy as a person who can officiate at Ceremonies e.g. Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals etc.)
• Medical Doctor
• Solicitor
• Bank Manager/Building Society Manager
• School Principal/Head Teacher
• Head of Department at University/College
• Magistrate/Judge

The witness must either know you personally or know a third party who knows you personally.

Your witness needs to:

Fully complete Section E of your application form - 'Certificate of Identity'

Sign your two passport-sized photographs (if under 18, parent must also sign the photographs)

Witness you signing Section D of your application form

Indicate on the form specifically whether they personally know you, or otherwise that you have been identified by a third party known to them.

Provide a business/work address and contact number. Private addresses for witnesses are not accepted.

Remember...

If your application hasn't been properly witnessed, it will be returned to you.