All steps

Permits and registration

Set up your Suomi.fi account

Suomi.fi is the Finnish government's digital gateway - register to access dozens of public services online securely.

Once you have your henkilötunnus
Suomi.fi

Why this matters

Suomi.fi lets you handle government matters online, receive official messages digitally, and authenticate yourself to Finnish public services without physical visits.

How it goes

You can log in to Suomi.fi using Finnish bank ID credentials or a mobile certificate. Once logged in, enable the Suomi.fi Messages service to receive official communications digitally instead of by post. This can save significant time when dealing with authorities.

Good to know

  • Enable Suomi.fi Messages - it replaces physical mail from authorities
  • You will need Finnish bank ID (verkkopankkitunnukset) to use most features
  • Install the Suomi.fi mobile app for convenient access