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Jobs in Finland

Looking for Jobs in Finland?

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Merihaka, part of Helsinki, Finland

Merihaka, part of Helsinki, Finland

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Jobs in Finland come in a variety of professions and all levels of experience. Before you look for jobs in Finland, however, make sure you're allowed to work in Finland so you can look for jobs with your paperwork in order.

As a non-EU citizen looking for jobs in Finland, you'll first need to apply for a residence permit from one of the Finnish embassies near you. Otherwise, you won't be able to start working after being offered a job.
Residence permits are not required for citizens of EU-member states or citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. They can freely look for jobs in Finland for an unlimited amount of time, and then work in Finland for up to three months. After that, they will need to register their "right to reside" in Finland. This differs from applying for a residence permit.

The following sites are popular for jobs in Finland:

If you speak Finnish, that's even better. In that case, you can also look for jobs in Finland on these popular Finnish job sites:

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