Finnish services are spread across different authorities and local providers. This map helps you find a sensible starting door; it does not determine which service or entitlement applies to you.
This page is general information. A personal identity code does not itself prove a right to stay, a municipality of residence, a Kela benefit or access to every service. Ask the named authority about your situation.
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency handles matters such as registration of foreign residents, personal identity codes, address/population information and municipality-of-residence assessments.
DVV: Moving to Finland ↗
DVV: Personal identity code ↗
DVV: Municipality of residence ↗
The Finnish Immigration Service handles residence permits and many related immigration matters. The right process depends on citizenship, reason for moving and personal facts. Use Migri’s application guidance directly.
The Finnish Tax Administration handles tax cards, tax returns and other tax matters. Tax treatment can depend on residence, income type, dates and tax treaties. A general guide cannot calculate or decide your personal tax position.
Kela assesses access to Finnish social security and benefits under the applicable rules. Moving to Finland does not automatically mean every person qualifies; tell Kela about relevant changes and request a personal assessment.
Local services include education, integration services, libraries and other municipal matters. Public health and social services are organized by wellbeing services counties (and Helsinki has its own arrangement). The right contact and access conditions can depend on residence and other rules.
InfoFinland: Settling in Finland ↗ · Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: wellbeing services counties ↗
Suomi.fi brings together public-service information and links. It can help you find a route, but the authority responsible for the actual matter makes the decision.
No. The code is an identifier. Registration, a municipality of residence, a residence permit/right of residence, tax status and Kela eligibility are different matters. Ask the relevant authority what each step means for you.
No. It can explain where to ask and help prepare questions, but it cannot assess evidence, represent you, make an application, or predict an authority’s decision.
Sources: official pages linked above; InfoFinland is a multilingual public-information service. Checked 23 October 2026; official pages can change.