Get practical tips on paperwork, housing and budgeting before your move.
Learn the basics and understand your options before applying
Step-by-step guide how to apply for a resident permit as an employed person
Use the application finder to find out what kind permit you need for Finland.
You might be eligible for fast-track residence permit, which you can get in 2 weeks.
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Housing
View information on types and costs of housing in Finland.
Taxes and personal finances
Learn about paying taxes and arranging personal finances.
Healthcare
Learn about Finland's world-renowned healthcare system.
Commuting and transport
Find out why it's easy to get around in Finland.
Find important preparatory information for your move to Finland – all in one place.
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Discover the many reasons why Finland is an attractive place to grow your startup.
Career stories from Finland
“Just like Minnesota – actually pretty warm”
Michael Landolfi moved to Finland in 2022
“Great place to grow professionally”
Anand Adhiappan emphasizes specialization for career growth
“In Finland, you can have an actual life after work”
Yoselin Garcia Salinas moved to Finland in 2019 for studies
“Come up with situations in which people speak Finnish to you”
Phuong Ngo works in customer service at OP Uusimaa
“Many students have too rosy a view — this is what they should know”
Kun Cao studied in English, built a Finnish career
Building two careers in Finland: Stephen O’Rourke’s story
A shared move to Helsinki sparked two new career paths
"Building a career and life beyond Helsinki"
How Turku and Vaasa became part of Sean Varglund’s story
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