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Permits for and registration of those working in Finland

The right to perform gainful employment in Finland is determined according to citizenship.

EU/ETA-countries:

·        Citizens of the European Union member states are entitled to work in Finland without a worker's residence permit. Citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland have the same right.

·        EU citizens and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland must register their residence if their stay in Finland lasts more than 3 months. The local police handle the registration.
Shortcut: Registering one´s right of residence as an EU citizen

Countries outside the EEA:

·        Citizens of other countries are in most cases required to have a worker’s residence permit. In cases listed in the Aliens’ Act it is possible to work on the ground other residence permit than worker’s residence permit, visa or visa waiver.
Shortcut: A worker´s residence permit

The employer shall ensure that a foreign citizen entering his or her service and working in his or her employment has the required worker’s residence permit or that the foreign citizen does not need a residence permit.

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