It typically takes 1-3 weeks if you apply in person at a DVV service point. If you already have a valid residence permit, bring it along with your passport.
I just moved to Finland for work. I went to DVV but they said it can take a while. What should I expect?
It typically takes 1-3 weeks if you apply in person at a DVV service point. If you already have a valid residence permit, bring it along with your passport. The DVV registers you in the population information system and your henkilotunnus is issued at the same time - you leave with it on the same visit if everything is in order.
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Pro tip: book an appointment at DVV online in advance. Walk-in queues can be very long especially in Helsinki. Once you have the henkilotunnus, you can register for Suomi.fi, open a bank account, and apply for a Kela card.