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    Is mail forwarding free in Finland?

    Posti's free and paid services for redirecting mail.

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    Short answer

    In Posti's product terms for mail forwarding of 1 January 2023, the permanent change of address and the parallel address are free. Fixed-term forwarding is charged by the chosen period, lasts at least 7 days and defaults to 2 months. Mail delivery interruption is charged and lasts from 7 days to 2 months. The charged services only cover items delivered by Posti, and parcels and home deliveries are excluded.

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    Why

    1. Posti's 2023 terms list the change of address and parallel address as free.
    2. Posti's 2023 terms give 7 days to 2 months for delivery interruption.
    3. Posti's 2023 terms say charged services cover only Posti's deliveries.

    Details

    Posti's 2025 consumer terms also list the parallel address as free. Current prices are on posti.fi.

    Tip

    For a summer cottage, a free parallel address may be enough if senders use that address.

    What may differ

    Other delivery companies are not covered, so their letters keep going to the old address.

    Common misconception

    Posti forwards all your mail and parcels when you move.

    What actually happens

    Paid forwarding excludes parcels, and other carriers are not covered.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check Posti before you send.

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