Brit speaking Finnish:6 years in Finland and citizenship application

Immigrant Language Journey
52 followers
Jul 14, 2026
AI Generated·May contain errors
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThe speaker reflects on living in Finland for six years, sharing their journey of learning the Finnish language and their application for citizenship. They express a deep love for their home in Finland and the desire for the peace of mind that permanent residency provides, while also discussing the emotional challenge of being away from family in England.
Today marks six years since I moved to Finland. Last year, I made a similar video.
I have taken the Finnish language YKI test, which is an official language qualification.
Yes, I passed the exam and then chose citizenship.
I trust the decision now, but it may take up to two years.
I submitted the application about six months ago.
I would like citizenship because Finland feels like home to me.
I love living here, and I would like the right to stay here permanently.
Since right now I have to apply for a residence permit every five years.
I can tell you about my situation, my finances, my work, and so on.
Yes, life can be unpredictable, I don't know Finnish.
Situations can change, so I would like peace of mind.
The mullah would always have the right to live here.
For example, if I had to go back to England for a while.
We might move to another country for work or something like that.
We don't have any plans regarding that, and I don't want to move away.
But yes, it can happen, for example.
I would like to be able to freely return to Finland at any time.
It feels like I've lived here for six years, but at the same time, it's hard to believe.
I've been away from my family for quite a long time.
Joo, that's the most important thing. It's the hardest.
Yes, especially since I have children in my life who live there in England.
I don't have any children, but I have my sister's children and my little brother, who is three years old.
It's hardest to stay away from them when they grow up so quickly.
I go there about twice a year.
On the other hand, I'm so satisfied here.
All the others are good.
My whole family is happy that I am happy here.
I am still learning Finnish.
It has lasted.
It feels like that journey never ends.
It's part of my life that I learn.
I will keep going constantly.
Not always forward.
Sometimes it feels like we're going backwards.
But I'm trying to speak this language.
Yes, I'll continue sharing my journey here in Finnish.
My Finnish language journey.
I believe that I will get there.
My goal is that I can talk almost fluently.
Now it may seem that he already manages quite smoothly.
But this is a familiar topic.
I can talk about it.
But if I am in a different situation and something is asked of me.
It feels like I can't answer.
I can't talk.
I don't have the confidence to talk freely myself.
It is related to discussions about various topics.
But I have a plan for how I'll get there.
I'm here, I'm showing up.
Thank you, Finland. Thank you to all of you.
I feel so welcome here.
Thank you. Bye bye.
Thank you.
