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Finland Visas and Work Permits





Finland Visas & Passports

  • Residents of countries that are not members of the EU or Nordic countries require a valid passport.
  • A visa is not required for a stay of less than 90 days.
  • In most cases, a passport must be valid for at least 6 months.






Finland Work Permits

  • A foreign resident who is interested in working in Finland must obtain a work permit.
  • A work permit is granted, subject to an investigation to ensure that the matter concerns a skilled worker who has no criminal background and who will not present a threat to local employment or employment of workers from the EU.
  • The work permit is granted for a maximum of one year with an option to extend it as necessary.
  • A resident of the EU may work in Finland without a visa.
  • A resident of the EU from outside the Nordic Countries must have an EFA card for a stay of more than 90 days.
    The card represents a combination of a resident's permit and work permit.




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