Suomi.fi identification service for foreigners has been introduced for students
The University of Oulu and Oamk have introduced an electronic first identification service that utilises Suomi.fi identification and makes it easier to activate the user account for foreigner students.
The service will be introduced to staff at a later date.
The service will be introduced to staff at a later date.
If the user does not have a Finnish personal identity code or if the identification methods for Finnish citizens cannot be used in the Suomi.fi service, identification will be possible with these services (help links to the Suomi.fi identification pages):
- with common European eIDAS identification (Electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market) or
- with Finnish Authenticator application, for which official identity papers (passport) are required.
Common European eIDAS is intended for residents of EU countries who have joined the service, and as a rule, Finnish Authenticator is intended for other foreigners.
Created 5.8.2026 | Updated 5.8.2026