QUICK GUIDE: Steps to Living & Working in Finland
See whether moving to Finland is the right choice for you, and what you need to do if it is:
- Find out what life is like in Finland! thisisFINLAND has great sections on Life & Society, Business & Innovation, Arts & Culture, News & Events, Travel, Study, and more
- Find out about jobs on offer and the requirements for them. See Employment
- Find out what permits you need to live and work in Finland. See Work & Resident Permits
- See if your educational qualifications are valid in Finland. See Foreign Qualifications
- Find an International Mover; use the partner of a Finnish moving company
- Arrange Housing and open a Bank Account
- Find out about Kindergartens, International Schools &/or Education, Healthcare and Social Security
- What can you bring with you into Finland? See Importing & Customs Duties
- Staying over a year? You must enter the Finnish Population Register
- Find out if your Driving Licence is valid in Finland
- Find out about your Taxation obligations, and how to pay
- Will you need a Finnish Language Course &/or Vocational Training?
- See also: Working in Finland PDF: Cultural, work, education and practical issues for people moving to Finland
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