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Personal identity code and municipality of residence

Foreigners can register personal data with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. A personal identity code and a municipality of residence are related but separate outcomes.

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Main authorityDVV
RegisterPopulation Information System
Municipal statusSeparate assessment
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Check whether Migri, DVV or the Tax Administration is your route.

  2. 2

    Submit preliminary information when available.

  3. 3

    Prepare identity, residence and family documents.

  4. 4

    Visit a service point if personal attendance is required.

Official starting points
DVV foreigner registrationMigri identity-code guidance

Commercial assistance

Providers serving Finland

3 listed
Finland Relocation Services

Immigration, relocation and local registration support. Listed for Finland; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Tax identification numbersResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
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Finconsult

Residence registration and personal identity-code processing support. Listed for Finland; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Tax identification numbersResidence permits
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Expat Newcomer Business

Finland settling-in support with guidance on personal identity codes. Listed for Finland; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Tax identification numbersResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
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