In Finland there are almost one hundred regulated professions that require training and work experience. If your profession is regulated in Finland, apply to the relevant authority to have your professional qualification recognised. Recognition normally takes a few months. There is a charge for a decision on professional qualifications.
In addition, hygiene passportOpens in a new window. is required in the food industry and alcohol passportOpens in a new window. usually in the catering business.
The competent authority is Finnish National Agency for Education
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
However, Valvira can check your professional qualification in advance, if it believes that your education is inadequate. In this instance, you must demonstrate your qualifications by taking an aptitude test. An advance inspection of professional qualification is possible for all health care professionals with the exception of orthopaedic technicians and paramedics.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
However, Valvira can check your professional qualification in advance, if it believes that your education is inadequate. In this instance, you must demonstrate your qualifications by taking an aptitude test. An advance inspection of professional qualification is possible for all health care professionals with the exception of orthopaedic technicians.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
If you intend to practice your profession either temporarily or occasionally in Finland, you may not need to apply for an authority to recognise your professional qualifications. An advance notification before beginning work may be adequate.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
The competent authority is Finnish Food Authority.
The competent authority is Finnish Food Authority.
The competent authority is Finnish Food Authority.
The competent authority is Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.
The competent authority is Emergency Services Academy Finland.
Emergency Services Academy FinlandThe competent authority is mentioned after the occupational title.
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The competent authority is National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.