Arrival Survival Videos

We recommend you to watch these videos at the latest a few weeks before departing to Finland. The videos include advice on what to do before leaving the U.S. to facilitate a smoother process with the Finnish authorities and settling in Finland. You can also return to these videos any time during your stay in Finland.

A virtual Q&A on the video topics will be organized on August 11, 2022, at 5 pm (Finnish time). To participate, please register by August 10, 2022. 

Digital and Population Data Service Agency (DVV)

DVV should be your STEP 1 once in Finland!

Website links shared in the video:

• Guide: After Arrival
• www.dvv.fi/reservation
• https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration

 
Banking and Opening a Bank Account in Finland

Website links shared in the video:

• Guide: Opening a Bank Account and Grant Payments

 
Finnish ID Card And Strong Banking Credentials

Website links shared in the video:

• Guide: Applying for the Finnish ID Card or Strong Identification

 
Travel During Your Fulbright

Website links shared in the video:

• Guide: Reporting During Grant Term
• Public Holidays and Flag Days
• Insurance and Safety