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Finland

ELECTIONS IN FINLAND

Voting rights notices in municipal elections to be sent in March

The Nomad Today 3/3/21

The notices will be accompanied by instructions on safe voting.

Finland

How to register as a foreigner in the Finnish Population system

Eric Lipchis 2/10/20

If you intend to stay for more than one year, you must apply for a municipality of residence to have access to the services provided by municipalities, such as medical care. Read all the steps in…

Finland

All you need to know to get married in Finland

Eric Lipchis 2/7/20

Which are basic requirements and impediments to marriage according to Finnish law? Which documents do you need? What happens to your last name after marriage? Can you get a residence permit based on…

Finland

Maistraatti is no longer Maistraatti

The Nomad Today 1/14/20

The old Local Register Offices, which maintain and manage Finland's population system and where foreigners need to register to get a permanent address, have changed since 1 January 2020.