Finland Visa Information

Citizens of EU and EEA Member States may work in Finland without a work permit.

The two-year transitional period ended in Finland on 30 April 2006, but particulars regarding the employment of citizens of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia must still be supplied to an employment office in order to be registered.

Employment particulars to be registered may be supplied by either the employer or the foreign worker concerned. Notification must be sent no later than 14 days after the start of employment. Notification is not required if the employment is for less than 14 days, or if the police have already registered the worker's residence permit.

Further information and registration form:
Työministeriö (Ministry of Labour)

Ulkomaalaisvirasto (Directorate of Immigration)

For Information On Finland Working Holiday Visas Please See The Section Below

Finland is a member of the Schengen countries. The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.

Schengen Visa Information

Nationals of certain countries can visit Finland for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit or visa to take up employment.

Passport holders from the following countries do not need a visa to visit Finland or other Schengen countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras. Israel, Japan, Republic Of Korea, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuella.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Finland

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Finland

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to study or work in Finland you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Embassy or Consulate of Finland or Visit The Finland Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Web Site

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Working Holiday Visas: Finland Has Working Holiday Agreements With Australia And New Zealand

Working Holiday Visas are valid for one year

To be eligible you must:

* Intend primarily to holiday in Finland

* Be aged between 18 and 30 years inclusive at the time of application;

* Not be accompanied by dependent children;

* Have not previously been granted a working holiday permission;

* Possess a valid passport and a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket;

* Possess reasonable funds for their maintenance during the period of initial stay in Finland;

* Have good health and a sound background.

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.