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The Office of the President of the Republic does not handle these matters and cannot respond to inquiries concerning them. The President of the Republic grants titles and decorations in Finland’s orders as well as the Public Service Medal and the Life Saving Medal. What is the procedure for proposing that the President grant a title or decoration? Inquiries should be addressed to the Ministry of Justice or whichever other ministry is the competent authority in the matter in question. The Office of the President of the Republic does not handle exemption matters and cannot respond to inquiries concerning them. Provisions giving the President such powers used to exist but have been repealed for instance, the granting of exemptions with regard to marriage is now in the authority of the Ministry of Justice. The President of the Republic does not have the authority to grant exemptions from law. The President of the Republic cannot instruct the immigration authorities what to do and does not have the authority to overrule their decisions.Ĭan the President of the Republic grant dispensations or exemptions from laws? The Finnish Immigration Service and the other relevant authorities exercise discretionary power which is based on current legislation. Citizenship matters are resolved by the Finnish Immigration Service matters concerning immigration and residence permits are handled by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Finnish immigration Service or the local police authority.
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More about the President's power to grant pardonsĬan the President of the Republic grant a residence permit or influence the handling of applications for residence permits?Ĭitizenship and immigration matters do not fall within the purview or the authority of the President of the Republic. Any inquiries should be addressed to the Ministry of Justice. The Office of the President of the Republic does not handle petitions for pardons and cannot respond to inquiries concerning them. The petitioner and other concerned parties or authorities are informed of the President’s decision. The President of the Republic makes decisions to grant or decline pardon on submission by the Minister of Justice. The Ministry of Justice processes petitions for pardons and requests statements as required. What is essential is that it must indicate the name and personal identity number of the person from whom a pardon is requested and the sentence or penalty which the petition concerns (which court issued the ruling and when).Ī petition for a pardon should be sent to the Ministry of Justice at the following address: There is no specific official format for a petition for pardon. Anyone can submit a petition for a pardon, which does not require the consent of the person to whom it applies. The President cannot waive obligations based on public or civil law, such as taxes, maintenance payments or bank loans.
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In an individual case, the President of the Republic can remit a sentence or other criminal penalty imposed by a court. How can a pardon be petitioned from the President? The person sending an invitation or request will receive a response when the matter has been decided. There is no specific official format for such invitations and requests, but they must include the sender’s contact information.
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How can an invitation or request for a meeting be sent to the President?Īll invitations and requests to the President of the Republic or the President’s spouse for meetings, interviews, greetings and patronage should be sent in writing to the Office of the President of the Republic by mail, fax or e-mail. The Office of the President of the Republic tries to answer as many messages as possible, provided they contain the sender’s contact information. The President of the Republic receives thousands of letters and other messages a year and cannot answer all of them personally. The President's e-mail address is and faxes can be sent to +358 9 638 247. Letters, cards and other mailings to the President of the Republic or the President's spouse can be sent to the Office of the President of the Republic, Mariankatu 2, FI-00170 Helsinki.