etunnisteiden
Etunnisteiden refers to a system of personal identification used in Finland. The term is derived from the Finnish words "etu" meaning "front" and "niste" meaning "mark" or "sign," reflecting the placement of these identifiers on the front of identification documents. The primary purpose of etunnisteiden is to verify the identity of individuals, particularly in situations where physical identification is required, such as entering certain establishments, accessing secure areas, or conducting financial transactions.
The etunnisteiden system consists of a unique alphanumeric code assigned to each individual. This code is typically
The implementation of etunnisteiden has been a part of Finland's identity verification practices for several decades.
In recent years, Finland has also adopted digital solutions to enhance the etunnisteiden system. Mobile applications