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Finland is a small European Country and a member of Schengen Zone. If you have a Finland Visa or Work Permit, you can move freely within the Schengen Zone. Finland is considered the Most happiest Country in the World.
Living and Working Finland is a dream for many. There are tons of job vacancies available in Finland for foreign workers (non-EU nationals) in multiple job sectors. Here we will discuss how you guys can make your Finish Dream come true. What are the options available as a foreigner to settle down in Finland along with your family. Lastly, we have done a deep research on the High Demand Job sectors and occupation in Finland and this information is also available today for our readers.
Two basic pathways to move to Finland
- Get a Visit Visa of Finland, and during your visit try find an Employer who gives you a job offer.
- Get a Job Offer from Finland while you are in your home country and apply for a Work Visa.
Let’s get into details for both of these options.
Finland Visit Visa or Tourist Visa
Finland Visit Visa could be Schengen Visa, which allows its holder to travel to any Schengen country after landing in Finland.
Fees for Finland Visit Visa
The visit visa fee for Finland is EURO 80 for the ages 11 and above. For childrens between the ages of 6 – 11, the Visit Visa fees is EURO 40. There is no fee for the age below 6.
How To Apply Finland Visit Visa?
You can apply Finland visit visa at the nearest Finland Embassy, VFS Global or their authorized visa application centre. It depends on your location where you are applying from. You can check the website of Finland embassy in your country of residence for details.
Required Documents for a Finland Visit Visa / Tourist Visa
- A Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- 2 Photographs
- Visa Application Form
- Proof of Income
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Self-Employed
- Proof of Business Registration
- Documents from Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- any other document related to your business
- Employed
- Proof of Employment, A letter from Employer with the details of your job position and your holidays
- Bank Statement (minimum requirement of the amount you must have in your bank account is EURO 50 / person for each day of your stay in Finland), but it is not recommended. You must have at least 2000+ Euros in your Bank account.
- Pay Slips (for employed persons)
- Hotel Booking
- Air Ticket Reservation
- Travel Insurance (which covers minimum EURO 30,000)
- Travel Plan
- Cover Letter for Visit Visa Application (IMPORTANT)
If lucky, you will get your Finland Visit Visa. Once you land in Finland, start your job search. You will need a proper European Standard Resume/CV and a Cover Letter for your Job application. You can get the free sample format of CV and Cover letter HERE.
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Can I Convert Visit Visa to Work Visa in Finland?
Yes, you are allowed to convert your visit visa in to work visa while you are in Finland. The most important requirement for that is a Job Offer Letter from any Finish Company.
Let’s discuss the 2nd option of getting a Finland Work Visa while you are in your Home Country.
Finland Work Visa from your home country
The mandatory document required for getting a work visa is a Job Offer Letter from Finland. Without a Job Offer Letter it is not possible to get a Finland Work Visa.
How to find job in Finland?
There are many job portals in Finland where Employer post their vacant job vacancies everyday. Search for the jobs related to your occupation, and apply with a proper Euro Pass Standard Resume and Cover letter.
Apply For a Work VISA
Once you have your Job Contract / Job Offer in your hand, it is the time to apply for Finland work visa at the nearest Finish Embassy. You can check the exact fees for Finland Work Visa from your Country HERE. You can take advantage of e-services of Finland Immigration to apply for your work visa. In that case, you need to submit the original documents at the Finish Embassy in your area.
Requirements
The required documents are
- Job Contract / Job Offer letter
- All same documents mentioned above
You can pay the Work Visa fees online if using the e-services. If applying on-paper, you can pay directly at the Finland Embassy.
Duration of Finland Work Visa
Duration of Finland work visa is usually 1 year. It always depends on your visa type. If you have a temporary job and needs a temporary work permit which is Type B Permit, the duration of Work Visa will be 1 year.
If it a Permit Type A, which is a “continuous visa”, the duration could be 1 year to the maximum according to your job offer. It is renewable and you can extend it to 4 years.
Can I Change my Job with a Finland Work Visa?
If you got your work visa based on a Job Offer Letter from a specific Employer, you can not change your job easily. To do so, you need to have a new Job Offer as well as apply for a new work visa.
High Demand Jobs in Finland for NON-EU Nationals
Finland is facing labour shortage like many other countries after the Pendamic. Some of the most high demand job sectors in Finland (for non-EU Natinals) are
- Housekeepers and Cleaners
- Construction Industry
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Tile fitters
- Roofers
- Carpenters
- other Wood Working skilled workers
- Worker in Supermarkets and Grocery stores
- Sales Representatives
- Restaurant Workers
- IT professionals
- Healthcare Sector
Last Words
Live and work in Europe. As a non-EU national, this is the right time to move to Europe with a Finland Work Visa. You will not only earn good money in Finland but the country has much more to offer, like the best quality of life, high living standards and quality education for childrens.
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