Moving to Finland 

Submit a notification of move using the instructions on this page when you move to Finland from abroad. However, if you move to Finland from another Nordic country, use the instructions on the moving between the Nordic countries page to submit the notification. 

A Finnish citizen moving to Finland 

If you intend to live in Finland for at least one year, you should report your move as permanent, which will give you a municipality of residence and the benefits it offers to its residents. If your temporary residence becomes permanent, it must also be notified. 

1. Notify us about your move. 

• You can submit a notification of move in the joint online service of us and Posti. To identify yourself, you need Finnish online banking codes or a mobile certificate.  

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• You can also submit a notification of move using a paper form, which you can have from Posti or our service location. The form cannot be completed electronically or printed from anywhere. Return the form to Post or our service location. When you also use the form to provide information to Posti, you must prove your identity. 
• You cannot submit a notification of move by phone. 

2. You will not be sent information about the changed address, but you can check the address displayed in the Population Information System in the Check your own personal data service. 

A foreign citizen moving to Finland 

Notify your move in accordance with the instructions on page “Foreigner’s move to Finland, in Finland and out of Finland” when moving from another country.

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