Among the first steps you’ll likely need to take after moving to Finland is opening a bank account. However, navigating the Finnish banking system can sometimes be complex, especially if you’re not yet familiar with local regulations or don’t have all the necessary documents. Luckily, Alisa Bank offers a straightforward solution, making it easy for…
Work Related
Work-related – Video
This short video explains how job search and recruitment work in Finland with tips for job hunting, municipal recruitment portals and Swedish-language employers. It’s a practical overview for anyone looking for work in Swedish or wanting to understand local recruitment channels. Useful links mentioned in the video: Helsinki’s recruitment page — official job and recruitment…
Starter Guide
International House Helsinki International House Helsinki provides a wide range of information and public authority services to meet the needs of international newcomers in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The support you can get includes: 1A. Are You an EU Citizen? Register your right of residence EU citizens have the same rights as Finnish citizens to work,…
Mentoring and Networking
At Luckan Integration, we believe that meeting people and sharing experiences are key parts of building your life in Finland. Through our mentoring and networking activities, you can connect with both newcomers and native Swedish speakers. FIKA – A meeting place between immigrants and people who are established in Finland. Through one-on-one mentoring, pairs share…
Entrepreneurship
It is possible to register a company either in Finnish or Swedish, and handle all the bureaucracy in Swedish. At InfoFinland you will find information on how to start a company in Finland. There is an interest and service organisation for Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their owners called Företagarna i Finland. They organise events and…
Swedish-language Employers
The labor market in Finland often places high demands on knowledge in Finnish and also in Swedish. If the qualification requirement for a public administration position is higher education degree then it usually requires excellent knowledge of Finnish and satisfactory knowledge of Swedish. In the private sector, language requirements are determined based on company policy.The…
YKI Certificate
In order to be granted Finnish citizenship, you must pass a language test. This test is called the National Certificate of Language Proficiency, or YKI-testi in Finnish and allmänna språkexamen, or YKI-examen in Swedish. The level required for citizenship is B1.2 (mellannivå, intermediate level, level 3-4). You can familiarise yourself with the test here, in Swedish.…
Higher Education
Higher education is divided into two main categories: University education and University of Applied Sciences (UAS) education. Universities focus on scientific research and education based on it. UAS, on the other hand, offer a pragmatic education that responds to working life needs. Both grades and entrance exams are utilized in the application process. Higher education…
Vocational Schools
Vocational education and training are very practically-oriented and provide the student with the necessary skills for working life. In vocational education and training, you can study humanities and the arts, business and administration, natural sciences, information and communication technology (ICT), technology, agriculture and forestry, health and wellness, and services. Read more about vocational education and…
Integration Training
When you move to Finland, employment services provide you with assistance for integration and employment. There are different services to help you settle, find work and learn the language. If your family members move to Finland with you, they may also be entitled to these services. The integration plan is an individual plan on how…