Finland
Residence procedure: Registration of right of residence at Migri + DVV municipality
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Finland with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Finland - Step 3
Register your residence — Registration of right of residence at Migri + DVV municipality
Deadline: No formal deadline; social/tax registration should be done quickly after moving. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Henkilötunnus (personal identity code)
You need a Henkilötunnus (personal identity code) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Finland.
Apply for Henkilötunnus (personal identity code) - Step 5
Register with Kela (Social Insurance Institution) + public healthcare
Once resident and working, register with Kela (Social Insurance Institution) + public healthcare. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
Kela (Social Insurance Institution) + public healthcare portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Finland employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Henkilötunnus (personal identity code).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Finland after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Finland
Information verified for 2026 from official Finland government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.