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    Can foreigners identify themselves online in Finnish e-services?

    Two ways to log in to Finnish public e-services without Finnish bank IDs.

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    Short answer

    Info Norden explains that foreigners can identify themselves electronically in Finland with eIDAS identification methods or the Finnish Authenticator service. Under the EU eIDAS regulation, public e-services in EU countries must accept notified electronic identification from other EU countries. Finnish Authenticator is a service for foreign nationals that gives access to Finnish public administration e-services. It is in English and is described on the DVV website.

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    Why

    1. Info Norden describes the eIDAS route and Finnish Authenticator.
    2. The eIDAS regulation obliges public services to accept IDs from other EU countries.
    3. Info Norden says the citizen certificate is the only Finnish method notified under eIDAS.

    Details

    Private services, such as online shops, do not have to accept foreign IDs.

    Tip

    Check whether your home country's electronic ID is notified under eIDAS before you need it.

    What may differ

    Not every Finnish public service supports every foreign ID yet.

    Common misconception

    You need Finnish bank IDs for every Finnish e-service.

    What actually happens

    Public services also offer eIDAS and Finnish Authenticator.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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