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What is the change? Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit will now be asked whether they want to apply for registration in the Finnish Population Information System, which allows them to receive a Finnish ID number. The change also applies to EU nationals registering their right of residence in Finland.
What does the change mean? Foreign nationals will more easily be able to obtain a Finnish ID number. Previously, foreign nationals were required to apply for an ID number separately after obtaining a residence permit.
Background: Prior to the change, foreign nationals had to obtain a residence permit before applying for an ID number, which is not automatically issued. The applicant must ask to be registered to the Finnish Population Information System when applying for a residence permit in order to receive an ID number.
BAL Analysis: Applicants for residence permits in Finland should take advantage of the new option to simultaneously apply for a residence permit and a Finnish ID number. Although the change does not eliminate municipal registration requirements, it nonetheless makes it easier to obtain an ID number, which makes living, working, and doing business in Finland easier.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Finland. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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