Key Services
Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
The DVV is responsible for maintaining Finland’s population register and provides a range of services.
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)
For visa and residence permit information.
My Kokkola (Local Community Portal)
A great portal for those living in Kokkola. It provides information about local events, services, and announcements that are particularly useful for residents.
Kokkola Municipality
Jakobstad Municipality
Vaasa Municipality
Essential Contacts and Portals
Your country’s embassy: The foreign missions serve as an individual country’s representation and are able to aid citizens in issues such as passports, visa applications and more. Find your embassy here
Expat-Finland is a database with information on many issues that might be of interest to someone moving to Finland, including housing, education, employment and events. Learn more on Expat-Finland
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for labor legislation, employment, and integration. It also promotes and regulates business activities, enterprise financing, the energy market, competition, and consumers. Visit the Ministry’s website
Infopankki.fi is an info bank with the most important information concerning living and working in Finland, available in twelve different languages, including Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, Estonian, and French. Explore Infopankki
Here are some popular websites in Finland where you can search for renting/buying homes:
Oikotie – A well-known platform for buying and renting homes across Finland.
Etuovi – Website: A popular site for real estate listings, including homes for sale and rent.
Vuokraovi – Focuses on rental properties, offering a wide range of apartments and houses for rent.