1. Registration at Register Office & Residence Permit Extension Receiving a Finnish ID number Orientation Week 2016

2. Registration / Residence Permits & Obtaining Finnish ID number
Every foreign person staying in Finland for more than three months (=90 days) must:
register at the local police station (& obtain a Finnish ID number)
b1) obtain a residence permit (in general valid for 6 / 12 months!) => remember to extend the permit (esp. degree students)!
b2) and, if necessary, obtain a Finnish ID number at a Register Office
Guidance on permits / registration
Police (poliisi.fi)
Register’s Office (maistraatti.fi)
Finnish Immigration Service (migri.fi)
Embassies (formin.fi)
Admissions and Mobility Services
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3. A) Registration at the local police station
Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
residence permit not needed
free to reside and work in Finland for up to three months (=90 days)
Both exchange and degree students:
The right of residence must be registered before the end of the three-month period
Registration at the local police (poliisi.fi)
Finnish ID number received upon registration
Present your Finnish ID number to the International Education Specialist (Tiina / Katariina)
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4. A) Registration at the local police station
Registering the right of residence at the local police:
EU registration form
national proof of identity or passport
proof of being registered with a Finnish educational institution (Certificate of attendance)
A registration is valid until further notice
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5. A) Registration at the local police station
Vaasa Police Station / Alien Affairs
Korsholmanpuistikko 45, Vaasa
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri
Wednesday closed!
Reserve a time in advance (mandatory):
Mon-Fri am.
Tel
*IMPORTANT! As of registartion takes place at Finnish Immigration Service office, Vaasa.*
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6. B1) Obtaining a residence permit & extending permit
Non-EU/EEA countries
If stay exceeds three months:
residence permit required
Permit obtained before arrival in Finland!
Student’s permit is a temporary permit => Duration of the studies, maximum one year at a time
Extension to a residence permit
Enrolled as attending for the time of permit extension (Enrollment annually from June)
Full-time studies and required courses completed
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7. B1) Obtaining a residence permit & extending permit
The application for an extension to residence permit is submitted to the local police station
Application form
Certificate of Attendance and Transcript of Records (from the Admissions and Mobility Services => remember to request at least 1 week earlier!)
Financing the stay
Valid insurance, Passport sized photos, etc.
Book an appointment beforehand!
Processing time approx. 1-2 months
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8. B1) Obtaining a residence permit & extending permit
Check your Finnish ID number on the back side of your residence permit => exchange students inform the International Education Specialist Katariina Rinta, degree students inform Tiina Rolser
Exchange students: getting a Finnish ID Number is compulsory, tutors will help
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9. B2) Obtain a Finnish ID number at a Register Office
If your Finnish ID number is missing from your RP card, please obtain the number from the Register Office!
Register Office (Maistraatti)
Wolffintie 35, Vaasa
State Office Building, near the university
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9.00–16.15
Tel: +358 (0)
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10. Registration at the Register Office
Home Municipality
Staying in Finland on “permanent basis” (i.e. at least two years -> degree students)
Staying in Finland on “temporary basis” -> exchange students
Finnish ID Number
Given to a foreign citizen whose residence in Finland is permanent, exceeds one year (degree students) or for temporary basis (exchange students).
Needed e.g. for taxation (tax card) -> required for jobs
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