Residence and immigration in Finland
These links are meant to assist you in obtaining a residence permit or the right to reside in Finland, as well as information about moving to Finland as an immigrant. When applying for residency, make sure to have your passport, a passport-sized photogaph, as well as the correct fee and enclosures ready for the type of residency you are applying for.
Residence permit or the right to reside in Finland
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Information for both EU/EEA and non-EU citizens
Finnish Immigration Service
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Applications:
Main application for residency
Forms for clarification of residency (e.g. residency due to studies, family ties, or work)
Immigration
Important addresses in Turku
Residence permits/right to reside in Finland:
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Turku Police Station (Varsinais-Suomen poliisilaitos, Turun asema)
Eerikinkatu 40–42
Tel. 071 874 0261 (switchboard)
Fax: 071 874 7019
Population information data and personal identity numbers:
Foreigners planning to reside in Finland for one year or longer should register at the local in order to get a Finnish identity number and and a place of domicile.
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Local register office in Turku (Turun maistraatti)
Aurakatu 8
Tel. 071 874 0311
Fax: 071 874 1370
e-mail: info.turku(a)maistraatti.fi