If you are not a citizen of an EU or EEA country, you need a residence permit. You can apply for a residence permit based on work, studies, or family ties. More information is available on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website<\/a><\/p>\n EU citizens can register their stay in Finland. Registration is done through the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)<\/a><\/p>\n Citizens of Nordic countries can register with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)<\/a><\/p>\n After submitting a change of address notification, you can obtain a Finnish\u00a0personal identity code\u00a0and\u00a0municipality of residence, which entitles you to local services in Akaa.<\/p>\n These are applied for at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)<\/a><\/p>\n Your municipality of residence is important for access to healthcare and education.<\/p>\n Submit a change of address notification to DVV and the Post Office. This is mandatory if you plan to live in Finland for more than three months. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you have a residence permit, personal identity code, and municipality of residence, you can apply for a Finnish identity card. The card is issued by the police<\/a><\/p>\n There is no police station in Akaa. The nearest stations are in Valkeakoski and Tampere.<\/p>\n You need a Finnish identity card, for example, to open a bank account.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are moving for work, make sure your employer assists with the necessary permits.<\/p>\n To work, you need a tax card from the Tax Administration. You can apply online<\/a><\/p>\n If you do not have a job, check your eligibility for Kela\u2019s social security. Kela\u2019s decision depends on the duration and purpose of your stay. Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children (ages 7\u201316) can attend Finnish-language comprehensive school. Education in Finland is free. To enroll, you must have a registered municipality of residence. The child will be placed in the nearest school to their home.<\/p>\n Six-year-olds must attend compulsory pre-primary education.<\/p>\n Adults can participate in integration training and Finnish language courses. Integration training is available through employment services. If you are unemployed, register as a jobseeker in the Tampere region employment area<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you have a municipality of residence in Akaa, you can use public healthcare services.<\/p>\n Akaa is part of the Pirkanmaa wellbeing services county (Pirha). More information about health and social services is available on Pirha\u2019s website<\/a><\/p>\n Before that, you may need\u00a0private health insurance.<\/p>\n Remember to apply for a Kela card from Kela. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Look for housing well in advance. You can rent privately or apply for municipal rental housing.<\/p>\n2. Personal Identity Code, Municipality of Residence, and Change of Address<\/h3>\n
3. Identity Card<\/h3>\n
4. Employment and Social Security<\/h3>\n
5. Education and Finnish Language Studies<\/h3>\n
6. Healthcare<\/h3>\n
7. Living in Akaa<\/h3>\n