Move

Thinking about taking the plunge, making the move? Here are the addresses you need to help you plan.

Finnish Immigration Service
Finnish Immigration Service’s info for EU citizens
Checklist for people moving to Finland
Life in Finland

See STATS

In 2020, approximately 444 000 of the residents of Finland had a foreign background. See more statistics related to immigration at Statistics Finland website.

Things to do

Integration, language, kids’ schooling, healthcare, social security? Turn to the local authorities in your new home municipality. Every Finnish municipality has its own website. Social security is managed by the Social Insurance Institution (KELA).
What should you bring and what are you allowed to bring with you into Finland? See the Customs website.
Anyone staying in Finland for at least a year must register in the Finnish population data system. See the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website .
Is your driving licence valid in Finland? Ask the police or the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom).
Does an immigrant have to pay tax? See the tax administration website.
What is life like in Finland? thisisFINLAND offers some basic information, but you might also try Suomi.fi or Info Finland.
Can I bring my dog, cat, ferret, etc. to Finland? See info at the Finnish Food Safety Authority .

Business & innovation Webpick

University of Helsinki presents health and sustainability innovations at startup mega-event Slush

The University of Helsinki is at Slush, the world’s leading startup event (held annually in the Finnish capital – November 20–21 in 2024), to show off high-quality research that gives rise to future innovations and technologies.

Arts & culture Webpick

Adventure of a lifetime: Director Charlie McDowell films Finnish author Tove Jansson’s Summer Book

When American director Charlie McDowell set out to adapt Tove Jansson’s Summer Book in Finland’s archipelago, both he and the legendary actress Glenn Close found themselves profoundly affected by the untouched nature.

Life & society Finnishness

A Finnish word, sivistys, adds to wellbeing and helps solve future challenges

Finland’s Year of Sivistys 2024 spotlights a long-established concept of societal enlightenment and learning, and harnesses its strengths to face challenges now and in the future.

Arts & culture Visual arts

Inspiration and influences: 12 artists in Finland talk about life and creativity

On a fascinating journey of discovery, we visit an array of Finland-based artists to find out what ideas animate and inform their work.