How about getting a job in Finland? Skilled hands needed in many fields
Finland is bidding immigrants a warm welcome. The attractions of working in Finland include good working conditions and high employment security. Even the intriguing Finnish language poses no barrier to newcomers willing to make an effort. Last year some 22,500 people migrated to Finland.
1. Find out about jobs on offer and the requirements for them. Visit the labour administration website(Link to another website.) and the EURES portal(Link to another website.), for example. Firms specializing in job recruitment can be found on the Internet, and Finnish newspapers and their websites have job advertisements, e.g. www.oikotie.fi(Link to another website.) (though this is only in Finnish).
2. Find out what permits you will need to live and work in Finland, for example at the website of the Directorate of Immigration(Link to another website.).
3. Do you need recognition of your educational qualifications? Ask for an application from [email protected](Link to another website.). For the healthcare sector, applications should be addressed to the National Authority for Medicolegal Affairs(Link to another website.).
4. To find a place to live and to open a bank account, go first to your employer, who will be able to guide you to the local services. Regarding integration and language matters, children’s schooling, healthcare and social security, turn to the local authorities in your new home municipality. Every Finnish municipality has its own website, so start at the general municipal website(Link to another website.). Social security is managed by the Social Insurance Institution (KELA)(Link to another website.).
5. What should you bring and what are you allowed to bring with you into Finland? See the Customs website(Link to another website.).
6. Anyone staying in Finland for at least a year must register in the Finnish population data system. See the local register offices' website(Link to another website.).
7. Is your driving licence valid in Finland? Ask the police(Link to another website.) for information or the Finnish Vehicle Administration(Link to another website.).
8. Does an immigrant have to pay tax, and how is that done? Find out at the tax administration website(Link to another website.).
9. Will you need further vocational training? Study the options at the education portal(Link to another website.).
10. What is life like in Finland? Virtual Finland(Link to another website.) offers some basic information, but you might also try www.suomi.fi(Link to another website.) or wwww.infopankki.fi(Link to another website.).
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