Finland – a land of lakes, forests, technology giants and one of the highest standards of living is now an attractive workplace for global talents. Are you thinking of establishing yourself in this Nordic nation? Here is how to achieve the Finland work visa process for 2024.
General employment opportunities in Finland
The largest demand for employees in Finland is in information technology, engineering, healthcare, and production industries. The estimated employees to be demanded in technology sector is 50000 and in maritime and vehicle manufacturing sector that is 30000 hence Finland is a perfect place to look for a job currently. Other employment opportunities include the sectors of tourism as well as construction.
Types of Finland Work Visas
Business Visa – For those who wish to visit the country for business purposes and not as tourists, for a period of up to 90 days.
Residence Permit for Self-Employment – Applies to individuals with self-employment ventures such as business persons or those in private enterprises.
Residence Permit for Employment – The most common work visa, divided into three categories:
Temporary – Often for a particular period, which is usually one year.
Seasonal or annual – For shorter periods, but can be renewed every several months, up to three years.
Long Term – For those workers who have stayed in the country for a long period.
Documents Required
To apply for a Finnish work visa, you’ll need the following
- Passport valid at least 6 months before expiry date.
- Scanned photocopies of two passport-sized photographs
- Documents Include: Passport, Photograph, Application form completed
- Sample employment contract of a company based in Finland
- Identification of income or financial status (e.g., copy of the bank statement).
- Health insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Relevant education or work experience
Advantages of Working in Finland
These countries include Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Netherlands have above $40,000 average annual salary. Employees receive good perks such as paid vacation (approximately 30 days), paid parental leave, and medical insurance.
Also, there is enough time for exercise, mental well-being, and more vacation, free personal choice of working hours, higher labor protection, and favorable conditions for career advancement also make Finland an attractive country for work.
Visa Charges and Procedures
The Visa fees for the online application is €490 while the fees for the manual application is €690. You need to provide evidence of means of subsistence (around €2000 for a month) for the first 3 months in the Schengen area.
To apply, you first need to have a job offer from a Finnish employer. Then when applying for residence permit you should apply online through the Enter Finland and then go to the Finnish embassy where you need to present necessary documents and also your biometric data. After successful submission of your application to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), you will be issued a residence permit.
