Arrivals from Ukraine can apply for a Finnish municipality of residence at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).
Conditions
You can apply for a muncipality of residence when the following conditions are met:
- You have lived in Finland for a year.
- You have been granted a residence permit for temporary protection at least one year ago, which has been extended until 4 March 2024.
- You have a Finnish personal identity code.
Apply using an online form
From 01.03.2023, you can apply for a municipality of residence using an online form on dvv.fi/ukraine.
Students, employees, and family members can already apply
You can already apply for a municipality of residence by visiting our service location if you have:
- a residence permit for temporary protection that is valid for at least one year, and an employment relationship or a student status that lasts for at least two years, or
- a family member who has a municipality of residence in Finland.
For more information on this process, read more here.
Read DVV’s instructions for Ukrainians applying for a municipality of residence:
Guidance
For more information, read more here: dvv.fi/ukraine