Moving to Finland

Prime Minister Sanna Marin, talking to the media during the budget negotiations. Photo: Fanni Uusitalo/Vnk.

Finland

LABOUR MARKET

Finland drafts roadmap to double work-based immigration by 2030

The Nomad Today 9/14/21

At the same time, the number of new foreign students should triple to 15,000 students a year, with the aim that 75% of them stay in Finland for work after graduation

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MIGRATION

Government draws strategy for expatriates to exert their influence

The Nomad Today 2/2/21

The strategy includes measures enabling all citizens who are interested in returning with possible foreign spouses and children to settle in Finland smoothly and in an assisted manner. In…

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How to ship anything to or from Finland

The Nomad Today 1/27/21

From entire households to smaller boxes and parcels, find out how to move your stuff overseas or across Europe.

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OFFICIAL STATISTICS

Finland reduced granting of first residence permits by 18.3% in 2020

The Nomad Today 1/20/21

Last year, Iraqi citizens submitted the highest number of applications for Finnish citizenship, surpassing Russians.

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MOVING TO FINLAND

Applying for a visa on the basis of family ties during the pandemic

The Nomad Today 12/25/20

According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, if your family member or your partner wants to apply for a visa based on family ties or an established relationship and if they are residing legally in…

File photo of the Joutseno reception center. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

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MIGRATION

Finland, below the EU average in granting residence permits

The Nomad Today 11/30/20

EU member states issued 3 million first residence permits in 2019. Employment-related reasons accounted for 41% of all first residence permits issued in the EU in 2019, family reasons for 27%…

11 September 2020, Greece, Lesbos: Immigrants and refugees hold placards during a protest near the burnt-out refugee camp Moria, that was almost completely destroyed in a fire the broke out on Wednesday. More than 12,000 migrants, who lost what homes they had in the blaze that might have been intentionally set, had to spend the night on the streets. Photo: -/Eurokinissi/dpa.

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IMMIGRATION

Finland updates action plan to prevent illegal entry and residence

The Nomad Today 9/11/20

Concrete measures will be promoted to prevent people from staying in the country without a legal right of residence. The project will support the objective that immigration should be well managed…

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Coronavirus

Migri cancels May appointments at Åland service point

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Those whose appointments have been canceled will be contacted personally by the immigration agency.

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Here's what you need to know before moving to Finland

The Nomad Today 4/9/20

The prosperous economy, high standard of living and wonderful nature make this country your perfect destination.

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How to register as a foreigner in the Finnish Population system

Eric Lipchis 2/10/20

If you intend to stay for more than one year, you must apply for a municipality of residence to have access to the services provided by municipalities, such as medical care. Read all the steps in…

Refugees fence hands Photo by Mitch Lensink

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Finland will increase the number of quota refugees in 2020

The Nomad Today 1/2/20

The number of people welcomed will increase from 750 to 850 this year. Most of them are Syrian and Congolese.

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Changes to the Aliens Act as of June 1, 2019

The Nomad Today 5/28/19

The main changes concern labour market tests, family reunification and subsequent applications of asylum. Authorities will be entitled to temporarily deprive asylum seekers of their passports…