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EU and EEA citizens moving to Finland must register their right of residence with the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), obtain a Finnish Personal Identity Code (Henkilotunnus) from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV), and register for a Tax Card (Verokortti) with the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero). Finland requires registration for stays exceeding three months. This guide covers all procedures with required documents, processing times, fees, and office locations.

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Finland

Capital: Helsinki

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Registration of Right of Residence (EU)

Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)

Deadline: Register within 3 months of arrival if staying over 3 months
Processing Time: 2–4 weeks processing
💰Fees: €54 (online) or €58 (paper)
📅Appointment: No appointment needed for online applications. In-person: appointment required at Migri service points.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of employment (work contract) OR proof of self-employment (Y-tunnus registration) OR enrollment certificate OR proof of sufficient funds (~€700/month) and comprehensive health insurance
  • Completed application (online via Enter Finland portal at enterfinland.fi)
  • Passport-sized photo (uploaded digitally for online applications)
Where to Do It:

Apply online at enterfinland.fi (recommended). In-person at Migri service points — Helsinki (Käenkuja 3A), Turku, Tampere, Oulu, and others. Visit by appointment only.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines may apply for late registration. Without registration you may not be able to get a Finnish personal identity code, which blocks access to healthcare, banking, and employment.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Helsinki office is busiest. Online application recommended regardless of location.
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Personal Identity Code (Henkilotunnus)

Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)

Deadline: Apply when registering residence. Required for stays over 3 months.
Processing Time: 1–3 weeks after registration. Home municipality registration takes up to 1 week additionally.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: Appointment required at DVV service points (book online at dvv.fi).
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of residence registration or Migri registration receipt
  • Proof of address in Finland — rental agreement
  • Employment contract or proof of reason for stay
  • Completed basic data form (available at DVV office or online)
Where to Do It:

DVV service points — Helsinki (Lintulahdenkuja 2), Turku, Tampere, Oulu, and other cities. The identity code is assigned during home municipality registration (kotikunta).

If You Don't Do It:

No direct fine, but without a henkilötunnus you may not be able to access Finnish healthcare (Kela), open a bank account, get a phone contract, or be employed.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. The code is tied to your home municipality (kotikunta).
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Tax Card (Verokortti)

Finnish Tax Administration (Vero)

Deadline: Must obtain before receiving your first salary
Processing Time: Issued within 1–2 weeks. Available digitally on MyTax (OmaVero) portal.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed for online applications.
Required Documents:
  • Finnish personal identity code (henkilötunnus)
  • Employment contract or estimate of annual income
  • Completed tax card application (online at vero.fi/omavero)
  • Bank account details (for potential refunds)
Where to Do It:

Online via OmaVero at vero.fi (requires Finnish online banking credentials or Suomi.fi authentication). In-person at Vero offices in Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, and other cities.

If You Don't Do It:

Without a tax card, 60% emergency withholding tax is applied to your salary. Can be reclaimed in annual tax return but causes significant cash flow problems.

Regional Variations: Same tax system nationwide. Online system accessible from anywhere in Finland.
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