New to Finland
If you have recently moved to Finland, you may wish to meet with other Irish citizens who are part of a local organisation or business network that can provide you with general advice, information and guidance.
Registration
Irish citizens do not have to register their residence if they are staying in Finland for an uninterrupted period of less than three months.
Those intending to stay longer must apply for EU registration with the Finnish Immigration Service.
When you have submitted your registration, you will receive a personal identity code and your stay in Finland will be legal.
If the Finnish Immigration Service registers your right of residence as an EU citizen in Finland, you must then contact the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. This agency can grant you a municipality of residence and register your permanent address if you meet the requirements for this.
Dual citizenship
Finnish legislation accepts dual citizenship. A Finn who acquires Irish citizenship will not lose his/her Finnish citizenship, nor will an Irish person who acquires Finnish citizenship have to renounce his/her Irish citizenship.
Dual citizenship must be registered on the Population Information System.
Working in Finland
Information about working in Finland can be found on the Job Market Finland, a service developed by the KEHA Centre and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Irish Community Groups in Finland
There are several Irish social, cultural and business organisations in Finland.
Irish citizens in Finland and friends of Ireland may be interested in checking the websites of the organisations listed below.
The Embassy can also provide further information on request.