Finland Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Finland. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Finland.
Visas & Permits
- Visas in Finland: Who does and doesn't need a visa
- Short-stay visas: Visas for stays up to 3 months
- Residence permits: Who needs a residence permit for Finland?
- Students: Permits for studying in Finland
- Work permits for Finland: Requirements and applications
- Citizenship: How to get Finnish nationality
- The Finnish personal identity code: The key to the Finnish services
Jobs
- Introduction: The Finnish job market
- Job hunting: How to find a job in Finland
- Working in Finland: Recognition of foreign qualifications
- Working conditions: Working culture, salaries and holidays in Finland
- Social security in Finland: Access to social services
- Pensions: Types of pensions in Finland
- Taxation: Income tax in Finland
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Finnish rental market
- Rental prices in Finland: How much do you pay?
- Rental agreements in Finland: Contracts and rights
Property
- Introduction: The Finnish property market
- What to look for: Types of property in Finland
- Where to look: Finding property in Finland
- Buying property in Finland: The purchasing process
- Financing your purchase: Mortgages and housing loans in Finland
Health
- Introduction: The Finnish health care system
- Public health system: Health centres, doctors and dentists
- Hospitals: Public hospitals and specialised clinics
- Private treatment: Private health care in Finland
- Health insurance: Which health insurance do you need in Finland?
- Pharmacies: How to get medication in Finland
- Sexual health in Finland: Everything you need to know to stay safe and healthy
Money
- Introduction: Finnish currency and cost of living
- Banking: Finnish banks and bank accounts
- Accessing money: Credit cards, bank loans and travellers' cheques
- Bank loans in Finland: Can you secure a loan as an expat?
- Money transfers: Transferring money to and from Finland
Language
- Introduction: Languages in Finland
- Learning the language: How to learn Finnish
- Language tests: Finnish language proficiency
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: The Finnish telecommunications market
- Fixed telephony: Making a call and getting a phone line
- Mobile phones in Finland: How to get a mobile connection
- Internet: Getting connected in Finland
Education
- Introduction: The Finnish education system
- Pre-primary education: Pre-schools in Finland
- Schools in Finland: Compulsory primary education
- Secondary education: Vocational and upper secondary schools
- Higher education: Universities and polytechnics in Finland
Business
- How to set up a business in Finland: The complete process
- Business types in Finland: What company type is best for you?
- Self-employment in Finland: The guide to being self-employed
Travel & Leisure
- Public transport: Tickets and means of transport
- Driving in Finland: Infrastructure and regulations
- Car insurance in Finland: Registration, required paperwork and costs
- Finnish driving licences: Exchanging your licence and taking a test
- Importing a car into Finland: Taxes, paperwork and procedure
- Renting a car: Age restrictions and car rental companies
- Lapland: The land of extremes
Culture
- Top spots to see in Finland: From castles to islands
- Finnish television and music: An insight into the television network and music in Finland
- Finnish cuisine: Discover the traditional dishes and regional specialities.
- Sauna: The heart of Finnish culture
- The story of Finnish heavy music: The heavier, the better!
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad