Suomi.fi: Finland's digital services portal

Detailed explanation

Launched and continuously developed by DVV, Suomi.fi represents Finland's commitment to digital government. The portal serves as a single gateway to hundreds of public services offered by municipalities, government agencies, and other public organizations. Rather than navigating multiple websites, residents can access most services through one authenticated session.

The platform consists of several key components: Suomi.fi Messages for receiving official correspondence electronically, Suomi.fi e-Authorizations for granting others permission to handle your affairs, and the service catalog that connects users to various public e-services. The portal also provides access to your personal information stored in public registers, allowing you to see what data the government holds about you.

Suomi.fi uses strong authentication, meaning you log in using Finnish bank credentials, a mobile certificate, or an electronic ID card. This ensures that sensitive personal information and official communications remain secure. Once authenticated, you can seamlessly move between different public services without logging in again.

How it affects expats

• •Official messages

• •Government agencies send important letters and decisions to your Suomi.fi Messages inbox

• •Digital mailbox

• •Activate Suomi.fi Messages to receive official correspondence electronically instead of paper mail

• •Service access

• •Many public services require Suomi.fi login, including tax services, Kela applications, and municipal services

• •Personal data

• •View and verify the information public agencies have registered about you

• •e-Authorizations

• •Grant power of attorney to family members or advisors to handle specific matters on your behalf

• •Authentication requirement

• •You need Finnish bank credentials, a mobile certificate, or Finnish ID card to log in

• •Initial barrier

• •Getting strong authentication as a new resident can take time; plan accordingly

How to use suomi.fi

• Obtain strong authentication credentials (Finnish bank account with online banking is the most common method)

• Visit suomi.fi and click "Log in"

• Choose your authentication method and complete the login process

• Activate Suomi.fi Messages to receive official mail electronically

• Explore available services through the service catalog

• Set up e-Authorizations if you need someone to act on your behalf

• Check your registered personal information under "My information"

Official links

• •Suomi.fi portal: suomi.fi

• •Suomi.fi Messages: viestit.suomi.fi

Related terms

• •Strong authentication (Bank IDs) — A common way to log in to Finnish services using online banking credentials or a mobile ID

• •DVV — The Digital and Population Data Services Agency

• •Bank account (Pankkitili) — Finnish bank account