The Nomad Today

Finland

Toyota, Volkswagen and Skoda, the favorite cars in Finland in 2018

The Nomad Today 1/7/19

Registration of motor vehicles fall by 29.5% in December

Finland

8 legal changes that may affect you in 2019 if you are a foreigner

The Nomad Today 1/6/19

The new year brings with it a series of legal and administrative changes that affect foreigners in different ways: residence permit conditions and fees, deportation procedures, voluntary…

Finland

Tuition fees discourage the arrival of foreign students

The Nomad Today 1/4/19

Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese achieve the vast majority of residence permits for studies while South Koreans and Americans have been dropped down from the applicants top 5 nationalities.

Finland

Finland further hinders the requirements to obtain a residence permit as a specialist worker

The Nomad Today 1/4/19

Starting from 7 January 2019, daily allowances and other benefits compensating for expenses are not counted towards specialists’ salaries.

Finland

How to obtain the Finnish citizenship

The Nomad Today 1/3/19

Find in this guide all the necessary information about the conditions, processing times, fees and the different methods to request it.

Finland

Migri announces the closure of 5 refugee reception facilities

The Nomad Today 1/3/19

"Maintaining unnecessary accommodation capacity is expensive", said the institution to justify the decision.

Finland

The police warns that the risk of illegal residence has grown

The Nomad Today 1/2/19

In 2017, the police were either involved in or returned 2,473 people with no legal residence permit in Finland.

Finland

More than half of the asylum seekers do not get permits to stay in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/1/19

Most applicants fail because they receive a negative decision or because their applications are dismissed or expired.

Finland

Finland offers up to 5,000 euros of aid to Afghans, Iraqis and Somalis who return home in 2019

The Nomad Today 12/31/18

This amount can be granted in the form of in-kind assistance and in cash.

Finland

Tax-exempt grants and scholarships will no longer reduce students financial aid

The Nomad Today 12/31/18

Parliament has approved a number of amendments to the Act on Student Financial Aid. Starting 1 January 2019, tax-exempt grants and scholarships will no longer affect student financial aid payments.…

Finland

Finland will accelerate deportations of foreign criminals in 2019

The Nomad Today 12/30/18

The Ministry of Interior announced also changes in the residence permit application fees.

Finland

As of January 2019, driving license will not be valid as identity proof, read how to get an ID

The Nomad Today 12/28/18

Many foreigners fear that problems will arise because it is not clear if companies are obliged to accept also foreign passports or may demand an ID card issued by the Finnish police. In case you…

Finland

Prices for old houses continue to rise in Helsinki but fall in Tampere

The Nomad Today 12/28/18

Among the larger towns, prices went up most in Espoo, by 5 per cent.

Finland

Why are immigration authorities asking me to take a DNA test?

The Nomad Today 12/27/18

Applicants for residence permits on the basis of family ties and their relatives might be subjected to this process when there exist doubts about the veracity of the kinship relationship declared.

Finland

I am married to a Finn or another EU resident, how do I get a residence card?

The Nomad Today 12/26/18

If you are the spouse or a cohabiting partner , a child, an ascendant or other relative of an EU citizen you can get a residence card and start working immediately after your arrival in Finland.

Finland

The place where all living and dead Finns go on Christmas Eve

The Nomad Today 12/24/18

Get together to enjoy a Christmas sauna is a tradition among Finns since ancient times, when saunas were just holes on the ground filled with hot stones. Pay respect to the elves, gnomes and…

Tourism

Video: Santa Claus departs to his annual journey around the world

The Nomad Today 12/23/18

Before departing, Santa Claus makes preparations for his long journey in a secret place. Wrapped in peace and silence, he puts on his thinking cap for a moment.

Finland

Finland will accept 750 Syrian and Congolese refugees in 2019

The Nomad Today 12/23/18

The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that Finland is committed to receive Syrian refugees from Turkey and Congolese refugees from Zambia in the 2019 quota.

Finland

Who are the Finnish Swedes?

The Nomad Today 12/21/18

Some people say they are warmer, more open and friendly than the other Finns, but this is just a subjective appreciation based on personal experiences.