Identification

Finland

MOVING TO FINLAND

Migri extends time limit for identification until the end of the year

The Nomad Today 6/23/21

Normally an applicant for a residence permit is required to visit a Finnish mission abroad or one of the service points in Finland within three months from submitting the application

Finland

LACK OF APPOINTMENTS

Migri extends deadline for identification due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 10/2/20

Identification at a Finnish mission abroad or at one of Migri's service points in Finland is mandatory before applications can be processed.

Finland

Migri extends deadline for identification until 31 December 2020

The Nomad Today 8/12/20

The aim is to make it easier for residence permit applicants whose identification visit is delayed due to the pandemic.

Finland

An appointment with Migri is not a reason to cross the Uusimaa border

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

Migri has extended the time limit for identification until 31 August 2020.

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How to get a foreigner's identity card

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

This is a small, easy to handle document and fits well inside a wallet. It is not mandatory to have one, but it can be useful for those who do not wish to carry the passport all the time. Especially…

Finland

Changes in identification requirements to connect to Kela online

The Nomad Today 8/22/19

As of 14 September, paper-based code lists provided by the banks will no longer be sufficient as a means of identification to connect to the Social Security network.

Finland

As of January 2019, driving license will not be valid as identity proof, read how to get an ID

The Nomad Today 12/28/18

Many foreigners fear that problems will arise because it is not clear if companies are obliged to accept also foreign passports or may demand an ID card issued by the Finnish police. In case you…