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Official Document Translation & Legalisation Map

Interactive index of country-specific requirements for certified translations, sworn translations, apostilles, and consular legalization for official submissions worldwide.

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Finland

Sworn translation standard

Requirements Summary

Apostille required
Required if the document or translation will be used abroad
Who can translate
Authorised translator registered with the Finnish National Agency for Education
Accepted languages
Finnish or Swedish (official languages)
Legalization agency
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Official registry
Finnish National Agency for Education – Register of Authorised Translators
Official guidelines
Finnish National Agency for Education – Authorised Translators
Important: If a translated document is to be used abroad, the authorised translator’s signature may need to be notarised before an apostille is issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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Detailed Guidelines

Who can translate

Official translations in Finland must be carried out by an authorised translator (auktorisoitu kääntäjä) who is registered with the Finnish National Agency for Education. Authorised translators must pass a state examination and meet statutory qualification requirements.

What makes a translation official

An authorised translation must include:
  • The authorised translator’s stamp and signature
  • A declaration confirming the translation is accurate and complete
  • The translator’s authorisation number
    • Finnish authorities typically require translations of official documents to be completed by an authorised translator.

    Documents from abroad

    Foreign documents submitted to Finnish authorities must generally be translated into Finnish or Swedish. If the translated document is intended for use abroad, an apostille may be required. Apostilles are issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

    Legal basis

    Authorised translators in Finland are regulated under national legislation and supervised by the Finnish National Agency for Education. Legalisation and apostille procedures are handled by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in accordance with the Hague Apostille Convention.