What to do?

Work in Finland

Are you coming or would you like to come to work in Finland?

This guide explains what you should take care of when you are coming to work in Finland. You can find information for example about residence permit for working and the rules for Finnish working life.

The guide advises you also in situations where your working situation changes or if there are problems at your workplace. It gives advice on different practical matters such as tax matters, finding an apartment, a place for your child in childcare or in school and applying for support and benefits.

This guide helps you

How can you get the right to work

What should you do when you start working

What should you take into consideration, if your family will come to Finland with you

First answer the questions

Answer the questions to get appropriate instructions. Your answers will not be saved or forwarded to any other party. Please note that we do not handle job applications. You can also skip the questions. In that case, you can view all instructions and services.

Which country are you a citizen of?

A Nordic country

A European Union Member State, Liechtenstein or Switzerland

Some other country

Do you already have a job or have you received a binding job offer?

Yes

Who will come to Finland with you? If you will come alone, skip this question.

My spouse

My child or children

Select the municipality to which you intend to move in Finland. If you do not know yet which municipality you will move to, select Helsinki.

Guide content

The content is updated based on your answers.

Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Suomi.fi editorial team

In collaboration with: Alfa Quality Moving Oy, Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, Business Finland Oy, ELY Centres, Employment Fund, Finland Relocation Services Ltd, Finnish Centre for Pensions, Finnish Customs, Finnish Immigration Service, Finnish National Agency for Education, Finnish Patent and Registration Office, Finnish Tax Administration, Finnish Workers' Compensation Center , InfoFinland/City of Helsinki, International House Helsinki, International House Turku, Kela, Miessakit Association, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Regional State Administrative Agency, TE Office, The Family Federation of Finland, The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, The Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce , Vialto Partners, Victim Support Finland (RIKU)