Tunnistusasetusten

Tunnistusasetusten are a type of legal document used in Finland to establish the identity of a person. They are issued by the Finnish National Police Board and are required for various official purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a passport, or registering for university. The primary purpose of tunnistusasetusten is to verify the identity of an individual and to prevent identity fraud.

The tunnistusasetusten consists of a card and a receipt. The card is a plastic card with the individual's photograph, name, date of birth, and a unique identification number. The receipt is a document that serves as proof of the issuance of the tunnistusasetusten. Both the card and the receipt must be presented together to verify the individual's identity.

Tunnistusasetusten are valid for five years from the date of issuance. After this period, a new tunnistusasetusten must be obtained. The process of obtaining a tunnistusasetusten involves providing proof of identity, such as a passport or a driver's license, and paying a fee. The tunnistusasetusten can be obtained from a police station or a post office.

In addition to tunnistusasetusten, Finland also uses a national identification number, known as the hetu, which is a unique 11-digit code assigned to each individual at birth. The hetu is used for various purposes, such as tax identification, social security, and healthcare. The tunnistusasetusten and the hetu are both important components of Finland's identity verification system.