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Work in Finland

  1. Preliminary questions
  2. Before you come to Finland
    1. Look for work in Finland
    2. Find out about your right to work in Finland
    3. Find out about working as an entrepreneur in Finland
    4. As an employee in Finland
    5. Plan your life in Finland
    6. Prepare your arrival in Finland
  3. When you arrive in Finland
  4. Changes and moving from Finland
  5. Checklist

Before you come to Finland

Look for work in Finland

How can I find work in Finland? Can I come to Finland to seek work? Where can I find support for jobseeking?

Find out about your right to work in Finland

What requirements do I have to meet to work in Finland? Are my degrees and qualifications recognised in Finland?

Find out about working as an entrepreneur in Finland

How do I know if I am an entrepreneur or an employee? How does working as an entrepreneur impact the terms of work and taxation?

As an employee in Finland

What should I take into account when agreeing on the terms of employment? What kind of pay should I expect in Finland?

Plan your life in Finland

How expensive is life in Finland? How can I find housing in Finland? What is it like to live in Finland?

Prepare your arrival in Finland

What official matters should I sort out before coming to Finland?

Checklist