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- Glossary
Isännöitsijä: property manager
Professional property manager who handles daily administration and maintenance of Finnish housing companies.
...hires the isännöitsijä and oversees their work. The property manager's responsibilities are wide-ranging. They handle financial administration including collecting maintenance fees, paying...
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Kansalaisuus: citizenship
Finnish citizenship granting full rights including voting, passport, and permanent residence in the EU.
...most countries, unconditional right to live and work anywhere in the EU/EEA, full social security rights, and diplomatic protection abroad. It also brings responsibilities including potential...
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Lääkäri: Doctor
A licensed medical doctor in Finland who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes medication for patients.
...by practical training. Doctors in Finland work across various settings: public health centers (terveyskeskus), hospitals, private clinics, and occupational health services. The type of doctor...
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Oleskelulupa: residence permit
Official authorization for non-EU/EEA citizens to live in Finland for extended periods.
...Finland's primary immigration pathway, covering work, study, family reunification, and other grounds for residence. Residence permits are granted based on specific purposes: employment (työntekijän...
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Opintoraha (Student Grant)
A monthly study grant from Kela for students in Finland who are enrolled in qualifying degree programs and make adequate progress.
...reduces or eliminates the grant plan part-time work carefully Progress requirements: You must earn a minimum number of credits per academic year to retain eligibility Application: Apply through...
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Rekisteröinti: registration
Process of officially registering your residence and information in Finnish population systems.
...1: Emma from Germany moves to Helsinki for work. She visits a Migri service point to register her right of residence, with her passport, employment contract, and rental agreement. Within a...
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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.
...channels buys the same permit, and the spouse's work right after it arrives is unrestricted. Two tracks, one permit The application depends on who the sponsor is. A spouse of a Finnish citizen...
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Extended residence permit on family ties in Finland
Apply for an extended family-ties permit in Finland from inside the country, no earlier than three months before expiry; it costs 230 euros online in 2026.
...A late application also ends your right to work on the day the old permit expired. Who this applies to This page covers family members who are not EU, EEA or Swiss citizens and who already hold...
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Finland residence permit cost by application type
An employed person's first Finnish residence permit costs 750 euros online in 2026, an extension 230 euros and a permanent permit 380 euros, per Migri.
...Card, researcher, athlete, internship, au pair, working holiday 530 630 Seasonal work 530 630 Seasonal work certificate 200 300 Start-up entrepreneur 650 800 Other entrepreneur 750 900 Studies 600...
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Residence permit card renewal in Finland
A new Finnish residence permit card costs 60 euros online, 105 on paper or 140 for a lost card in 2026, and an ending permit needs an extension instead.
...to apply about 2 months before on the basis of work, and to file no later than its last day of validity. If you apply in time, your right to reside and work stays the same while the application is...
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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.
...granted, the spouse has an unrestricted right to work. The permit is later renewed with an extended permit on family ties. The law behind it Family-ties residence permits, the grounds for refusing...
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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.
...since it can set its own periods. Employees on a work-based residence permit: the notice period and the permit rules run on separate clocks. Employer's notice periods The Occupational Safety and...
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Termination of employment contract in Finland
Since 1 January 2026 a Finnish employer needs only a proper reason to dismiss on personal grounds, while an employee can resign with notice and no reason.
...let go, or leave, without notice. Employees on a work-based residence permit face a second set of rules from the Finnish Immigration Service when the job ends. The lower threshold since 1 January...
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Personal identity code in Finland
A personal identity code in Finland is the eleven-character henkilötunnus DVV issues once you are registered in the Population Information System.
...of charge, and DVV processes a request based on work or study in 2 to 3 weeks counted from the day of your visit. The code alone does not give you a municipality of residence (kotikunta), which is a...
- Jobs
English-speaking jobs in Finland
Where to find jobs in Finland without Finnish. Tech, startups, research, and international companies that hire English speakers.
...in Finland Good news: you do not need Finnish to work here. Many companies, especially in tech, research, and international business, operate entirely in English. The catch? These roles are...
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Hidden jobs in Finland: find unadvertised opportunities
A large share of Finnish jobs are never posted publicly. Learn how to access the hidden job market through networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
...can dramatically improve your chances of finding work in Finland. This isn't unique to Finland, but the Finnish job market is particularly relationship-driven. Finns tend to hire people they know or...
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Job search platforms in Finland
Complete guide to job platforms in Finland: where to find jobs, when to use each platform, and how to maximize your search.
...training opportunities Link: tyomarkkinatori.fi Work in Finland Government-backed platform specifically designed for international talent. Best for: International professionals, those relocating to...
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Finland salary guide 2026: salaries by industry and role
Complete guide to salaries in Finland. Average wages by industry, job role, and experience level. Understand Finnish compensation packages.
...level, plus how Finnish compensation packages work. Key takeaways Median salary in Finland: €3,615/month median for full-time employees (2024, Statistics Finland) Helsinki premium: 10-15% higher...
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Espoo: Finland's innovation capital
Discover Espoo, Finland's second-largest city and home to Aalto University, Nokia headquarters, and a thriving tech ecosystem in the Greater Helsinki region.
...Explore Espoo Discover more about living and working in Espoo: Jobs in Espoo: Find employment opportunities Housing in Espoo: Learn about neighborhoods Transportation in Espoo: Navigate the city...
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Culture & lifestyle in Espoo
Espoo culture, nature, and lifestyle. Museums, outdoor activities, dining, and events in Finland's green innovation city.
...Design exhibitions and architecture shows Family workshops and events WeeGee Exhibition Centre Houses EMMA plus multiple museums under one roof Finnish Toy Museum Espoo City Museum KAMU (Espoo Museum...