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- Glossary
Oikeusapu (Legal Aid)
Free or subsidized legal assistance available to residents of Finland who cannot afford a private lawyer.
...Language barriers and unfamiliarity with the Finnish legal system can make legal matters especially challenging for newcomers. Legal aid offices can arrange interpretation services, and some...
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Osoitteenmuutos: address change
The process of updating your address with various services and authorities when moving in Finland.
Osoitteenmuutos means address change in Finnish. When you move to a new home in Finland, you'll need to update your address with various authorities, service providers, and organizations....
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Payslip (palkkalaskelma)
A breakdown of your salary, deductions, and payments for a pay period.
...that details exactly how your pay was calculated. Finnish payslips contain essential information about your gross salary, all deductions, and the net amount deposited to your bank account....
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Sairaala (Hospital)
Finland's public hospital system providing specialist and emergency medical care, organized by hospital districts.
Sairaala means hospital in Finnish. Finland's public hospital system provides specialist medical care, surgical procedures, emergency treatment, and long-term care. Hospitals...
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Sairausloma: sick leave
Paid time off work due to illness in Finland, with specific rules for notification, pay, and medical certificates.
Sairausloma is sick leave in Finnish, the time you take off work due to illness or injury. Finland has strong sick leave protections, ensuring employees can recover without losing...
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Shop steward (luottamusmies)
An employee representative at the workplace, often linked to collective agreements and unions.
...Language support: They can explain complex Finnish workplace rules in practical terms Confidential help: Discussions with the shop steward are typically confidential Not management: They...
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Starttiraha (Startup Grant)
A grant from municipal employment services for new entrepreneurs in Finland to support their income during the early stages of starting a business.
...employment services Business ID (Y-tunnus): Finnish business identifier
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Terveyskeskus: health center
Public municipal health center providing primary healthcare services to local residents in Finland.
...coverage needed: Most expats need to be in the Finnish social security system to benefit from subsidized rates Waiting times: Non-urgent appointments may have waiting times of days or weeks; urgent...
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Tutkinto: degree
An academic or vocational qualification awarded upon completion of a study program in Finland.
...at their own pace within certain time limits. Finnish degrees are recognized internationally, particularly within the European Higher Education Area. The National Agency for Education...
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Työsopimus: employment contract
Legal agreement between employee and employer in Finland defining job duties, salary, working hours, and terms.
Työsopimus is the employment contract in Finnish, the legal agreement between you and your employer that establishes the terms of your working relationship. This fundamental document defines...
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Väestörekisteri: population register
Finland's official population database containing personal information of all registered residents, managed by DVV.
...Services Agency (DVV) and forms the backbone of Finnish public administration. Detailed explanation The Finnish population register has roots dating back centuries, originally maintained by the...
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Verohallinto: tax administration
Finland's Tax Administration authority handling tax collection, returns, and taxpayer services.
Verohallinto (Finnish Tax Administration) is the government authority responsible for tax collection, processing tax returns, providing taxpayer guidance, and...
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Vuokra-asunto (rental apartment)
Rental housing in Finland; understanding the rental market, tenant rights, and how to find accommodation.
Vuokra-asunto means rental apartment in Finnish. Understanding the Finnish rental market is essential for newcomers, as the housing search process, tenant rights, and rental practices differ...
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Yliopisto: university
Research university in Finland offering academic degrees and conducting scientific research.
...and art schools), and the University of Turku. Finnish universities focus on research-based education, meaning that teaching is closely connected to ongoing research and students are expected to...
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The spouse visa route into Finland
Finland's spouse route is a family-ties residence permit at 750 euros online, with income thresholds by municipality and an age-21 rule since June 2025.
...ties, or 800 euros on paper, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Maahanmuuttovirasto, Migri). Finland issues no document by that name; the residence permit on the basis of family ties...
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Employment contract in Finland
An employment contract in Finland can be verbal, written or electronic; without one, the employer owes a written statement of terms within seven days.
...everyone employed by an employer in Finland, Finnish and foreign citizens alike. Two groups need to read further: Employees with very short hours. The written statement is required only for an...
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Finland residence permit types, A, B, P and P-EU
Finland issues A, B, P and P-EU residence permits, and only years on an A permit or Brexit permit count towards permanent residence, per Migri's rules.
...permit card tells you which one you hold. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) defines them on its residence permit types page: A is a continuous fixed-term permit, B is a temporary fixed-term...
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Spouse visa interview questions for Finland
Migri publishes no spouse interview question list, but its LIITE_PUOLISO form shows the relationship questions it asks before any interview.
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) interviews a spouse only when the documents cannot settle the application, and it publishes no fixed list of...
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Statutory notice periods in Finland
The statutory notice period in Finland runs from 14 days to six months for employers and 14 days to one month for employees, by length of service.
...fixed-term contracts changed on 1 June 2026: the Finnish Government's announcement states that either party can terminate a fixed-term contract concluded without a justified reason once it has lasted...
- Cities
Housing in Espoo
Find housing in Espoo, Finland. Learn about rental costs, neighborhoods, and practical tips for international residents in Finland's second-largest city.
...housing-related communication may come in both Finnish and Swedish. English is widely accepted for rental applications and landlord communication, especially with larger housing companies. Legal...