There are different rules for different elections. In municipal elections (kuntavaalit), EU citizens and non-EU citizens who have been registered in Finland for at least 2 years can vote.
There are different rules for different elections. In municipal elections (kuntavaalit), EU citizens and non-EU citizens who have been registered in Finland for at least 2 years can vote. In EU Parliament elections, EU citizens living in Finland can vote. In national parliamentary elections (eduskuntavaalit) and presidential elections, only Finnish citizens can vote.
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Voting rights are also conditional on being in the population register. Once you are eligible, you are automatically on the voter roll - no separate registration needed. Check vaalit.fi for the exact requirements and dates. Voting is straightforward - you receive a notification card and go to your polling station on election day or during advance voting.