Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Finnish citizens with a permanent residence abroad can vote in Finnish parliamentary and presidential elections (and EP elections in some cases) by post or by advance voting at designated missions.
Where to apply in Australia
Postal voting from Australia; advance voting only at missions designated by decree (the page does not say whether Canberra is one).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Finland.
How to apply
Make sure your details are current in the population system | order a postal voting pack from the Ministry of Justice, or vote in advance at a designated mission | see vaalit.fi for dates
Documents you need
- Entry in the Finnish voting register
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Finland's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Finland in Australia
- Citizenship declarations and release from citizenship
- Notarial services (signature, copies, content of documents)
- Passport and identity card application
- Registration of a birth abroad
- Registration of a death abroad
- Replacement of a lost or stolen passport
- Residence permit application (identity verification)
- Schengen / Finland visa