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    Does a Finnish identity code give you a municipality of residence?

    Why the municipality of residence matters.

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    Short answer

    No. The Finnish Immigration Service explains that receiving a personal identity code does not register you as a resident of a particular town or municipality. The municipality of residence, kotikunta, is decided separately by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. Info Norden notes that it affects, for example, your taxation and health care. The Tax Administration says that if you stay in Finland for more than a year, you may be entitled to one.

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    Why

    1. Migri says an identity code does not give you a municipality of residence.
    2. Info Norden says the municipality affects taxation and health care.
    3. The Tax Administration says a stay of over a year may entitle you to one.

    Details

    You must report every move to a new address to DVV, also within Finland.

    Tip

    Apply for a municipality of residence when you move to Finland for a longer time. It opens access to many public services.

    What may differ

    The conditions depend on the length and purpose of your stay. DVV makes the decision.

    Common misconception

    With a Finnish identity code you are automatically a resident of a Finnish town.

    What actually happens

    The municipality of residence is a separate decision by DVV.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Registration rules depend on your situation, so check the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.

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