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Moving to Finland and Establishing Residence

All about getting your belongings here, joining the Finnish system, and becoming a resident in Finland.

Moving to Finland section:

  • QUICK GUIDE Simple step-by-step guide to living & working in Finland
  • Importing & Customs Duties Importing of personal property, vehicles and pets into Finland, International pet shipping
  • Relocation Services Companies providing personal assistance with all aspects of relocating to Finland, including housing, employment, education, language, cross-cultural coaching and more
  • International Movers Door-to-door international moving companies to/from Finland, VAT on moves within EU, International moving checklist, Domestic removals services
  • Storage & Warehousing Short- and long-term warehouse & self-storage facilities for business and private customers
  • Studying in Finland Details of available degree & non-degree programmes, and programmes in English, Enrolling at higher education institutions, Exchange and scholarship programs, Financial assistance - position for foreign students
  • Work & Residence Permits Who can get them, where and how. Info for EU and Non-EU employed & self-employed, spouses & family members, and students. Extending visas and permits in Finland
  • Citizenship Dual / multiple nationality accepted! Bases for establishing citizenship, Applying for Finnish citizenship
  • Population Register Registering in the system, Legal requirements, Getting a personal identity number (henkilötunnus), EU / Non-EU / Nordic immigrants
  • Address & Postal Services How to notify your change of address, Legal requirements, Posti services including free online mail, Post office locations
  • Moving Away from Finland Notifications and legal requirements, Best practices for the future, Collecting deposits
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