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- Glossary
Holiday bonus pay in Finland (lomaraha)
Holiday bonus pay (lomaraha) in Finland: usually 50% of your holiday pay, set by your collective agreement, not by law. Who gets it, when it is paid and that it is taxed as wages.
...of your holiday pay, paid on top of your normal salary. It comes from your collective agreement or employment contract, not from the Annual Holidays Act. Detailed explanation The holiday bonus, also...
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Finnish terms glossary: essential vocabulary for expats
Finnish terms, abbreviations, and concepts for expats working and living in Finland. From Kela to HETU, understand it all.
...Irtisanomisaika Trade Union: Ammattiliitto Salary & benefits Understanding your compensation: Palkka: Salary/wages Payslip: Palkkalaskelma Holiday Pay: Lomaraha Annual Leave: Vuosiloma...
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Irtisanomisaika: notice period
Required time between giving notice and employment ending in Finland, protecting both employees and employers.
...gets time to find new work while still receiving salary, and the employer gets time to find a replacement and arrange for knowledge transfer. During the notice period, employment continues normally -...
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Kehityskeskustelu: development discussion
The annual structured conversation between employee and manager in Finland, covering performance, goals, and career development.
...While not all development discussions include salary negotiation, many employees use this occasion to discuss their pay situation, especially if they have taken on new responsibilities or exceeded...
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Peruspäiväraha: former basic unemployment allowance
Peruspäiväraha was a flat-rate unemployment benefit from Kela. It ended on 30 April 2026 and was replaced by the general social security benefit (yleistuki).
...by an unemployment fund based on your previous salary Työmarkkinatuki (Labor Market Subsidy): The other former benefit that yleistuki replaced
- Glossary
Tax card (verokortti)
Shows your withholding rate; your employer uses it to withhold the correct tax.
...deduct the correct amount of income tax from your salary each pay period. Detailed explanation The Finnish tax system operates on a pay-as-you-earn basis, meaning taxes are withheld from your salary...
- Glossary
Työttömyysturva: unemployment benefit
Finland's unemployment protection system providing financial support during job searches through various benefit types.
...This pays approximately 50-70% of your previous salary. This benefit was not changed by the 2026 reform. 2. Yleistuki (general social security benefit): A means-tested benefit from Kela for...
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Verohallinto: tax administration
Finland's Tax Administration authority handling tax collection, returns, and taxpayer services.
...tax return in April showing his Finnish salary and dividends. He adds information about rental income from a property in Sweden and claims the commuting deduction he's entitled to. Example...
- Glossary
Vuosiloma: annual leave
Paid vacation days employees accrue in Finland, typically 2-2.5 days per month worked, governed by the Annual Holidays Act.
...job, unused vacation is paid out in your final salary First summer may be limited: If you started mid-year, you'll have fewer days available Collective agreements may offer more: Many TES...
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Residence permit extension in Finland
A residence permit extension in Finland costs 230 euros online in 2026, opens two months before expiry for work permits, and keeps your right to work.
...paper. One document you do not need to gather is salary evidence. Migri's extended permit page states that it receives information about salaries and benefits from the Incomes Register, so you do not...
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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.
...permits. For work-based permits, your total gross salary must be at least 1,600 euros per month in 2026 for a residence permit for an employed person, and Migri excludes salary supplements such as...
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Residence permits for Finland, step by step
A first Finnish residence permit is applied for from abroad in Enter Finland, paid before processing starts and confirmed at a Finnish mission.
...to make and post the card after the decision. Salary and income requirements For a residence permit for an employed person, Migri's employed person page states that the gross salary must be at...
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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.
...that the employee is entitled to their normal salary for the entire period of notice, including the usual fringe benefits. The employer may release you from the duty to work, but it must still pay...
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Terms of employment for a Migri work permit
Your employer files the terms of employment for a Migri work permit, and an employed person's permit needs 1,600 euros gross a month in 2026.
...an employed person they must show a total gross salary of at least 1,600 euros per month in 2026, according to the Finnish Immigration Service's employed person page. Migri's FAQ for employers...
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The Finnish tax at source card for non-residents
Workers staying six months or less in Finland pay 35 percent tax at source, and a tax-at-source card first takes 510 euros a month off the wage.
...on its Finnish-employer page uses a monthly gross salary of 2,000 euros: Without a tax-at-source card With the 510 euro deduction Taxable amount 2,000 EUR 1,490 EUR Tax at 35% 700 EUR 521.50 EUR The...
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Unemployment benefit in Finland and the two routes
Unemployment benefit in Finland comes from an unemployment fund as an earnings-related allowance, or from Kela as the general social security benefit.
...social security benefit, whatever your earlier salary. Citizenship is not a condition on either route. Foreign citizens qualify on the same terms if they have insured work in Finland, are...
- Cities
Culture & lifestyle in Helsinki
Experience Helsinki's rich culture, events, and lifestyle. Discover local traditions, arts, entertainment, and the Finnish way of life.
...square: fresh produce and street food food tours: guided culinary experiences cooking classes: learn Finnish cooking wine and beer: local craft beverages food festivals: various culinary events...
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Joensuu culture: Karelian heritage and festival city
Explore Joensuu's cultural scene: Ilosaarirock festival, Karelian traditions, North Karelia Museum, riverside events, and outdoor activities in eastern Finland.
...hills nearby Ice fishing: On frozen lakes, guided experiences available Snowshoeing: Forest trails and wilderness routes Winter cycling: Growing community with studded tires Summer activities...
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Rovaniemi culture: Arctic wonders and Lappish heritage
Explore Rovaniemi's cultural scene: Santa Claus Village, Northern Lights, Arktikum museum, Sami culture, and unique Arctic festivals and events.
...Lights Season September-March Aurora viewing, guided tours Midnight Sun Season June-July 24-hour daylight celebrations Christmas season (November-January) Rovaniemi transforms into the Christmas...
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Seinäjoki culture: tango, Aalto, and Ostrobothnian spirit
Explore Seinäjoki's cultural scene: Tangomarkkinat festival, Alvar Aalto architecture, Provinssi rock festival, and South Ostrobothnia's proud regional identity.
...to the church, completing the civic complex Guided tours: Available year-round through the tourist information office. Architecture enthusiasts travel from around the world to see this ensemble...