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    How do foreigners get a Finnish personal identity code?

    Where to apply and what the process involves.

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    Short answer

    Finnish personal identity codes are granted by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV). The Tax Administration says the Finnish Immigration Service and the Tax Administration can also grant them in some cases. If Migri grants you a residence permit, residence card or registers your right of residence, you usually get an identity code automatically. Otherwise you fill in DVV's online form and visit a DVV service point in person.

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    Why

    1. The Tax Administration says identity codes are granted by DVV, Migri and the Tax Administration.
    2. Migri says people granted a residence permit usually get a code automatically.
    3. Info Norden says getting a code also requires a personal visit to a DVV service point.

    Details

    Only DVV can grant an identity code to a child under 15. The code is permanent and unique to you.

    Tip

    Book a DVV appointment early. Banks and phone operators often ask for the code.

    What may differ

    The documents needed depend on your citizenship and reason for staying. Check DVV's guidance.

    Common misconception

    You cannot get a Finnish identity code without a residence permit.

    What actually happens

    DVV can register foreigners and grant codes in many situations, for example for work.

    People also ask

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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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