Finland is one of the European countries open to issuing residence permits to specialists from Russia.
The country has a high approval rate (according to statistics) and fast application processing, allowing you to relocate within a week of applying. With a D visa, the entire process up to the move takes just 3 days, and the resident card is issued on-site. For comparison, a few years ago, the processing time for residence permit applications was 2-4 months, a timeline still common in many European countries.
Residence permits are also issued to family members simultaneously, including a spouse and minor children.
The process of obtaining a residence permit as a specialist is easy, fast, and transparent. All you need is a job offer from a Finnish company and a diploma (or other proof of your qualifications).
It’s also possible to relocate if you have a contract with a company from another country. For details, see the post or visit our website.
The working language in most companies is English, especially in IT. All government services are also available in English (and, upon request, a Russian translator can be provided).
Finland is a calm and safe country. Companies prioritize work-life balance. The cities have well-developed infrastructure (good public transportation, bike paths, libraries, street lighting), and nature is easily accessible near your home.
So, what does a Finnish residence permit offer:
— The ability to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area.
— Residence permit holders have the same social security rights and access to state-subsidized healthcare as Finnish citizens.
— Spouses of relocating specialists are provided with support in finding employment and integrating, unemployment benefits, and free Finnish language courses.
— The government actively supports families with children. You can find the list of available benefits in this and this post. Daycare is subsidized by the government, with the cost of daycare being no more than 350 euros depending on the family’s income, and children are accepted from 9 months old. Education and meals in schools are free for children. Schools offer integration classes and adaptation support, as well as lessons in the immigrant's native language.
Residence permits are also issued to family members simultaneously, including a spouse and minor children.
The process of obtaining a residence permit as a specialist is easy, fast, and transparent. All you need is a job offer from a Finnish company and a diploma (or other proof of your qualifications).
It’s also possible to relocate if you have a contract with a company from another country. For details, see the post or visit our website.
The working language in most companies is English, especially in IT. All government services are also available in English (and, upon request, a Russian translator can be provided).
Finland is a calm and safe country. Companies prioritize work-life balance. The cities have well-developed infrastructure (good public transportation, bike paths, libraries, street lighting), and nature is easily accessible near your home.
So, what does a Finnish residence permit offer:
— The ability to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area.
— Residence permit holders have the same social security rights and access to state-subsidized healthcare as Finnish citizens.
— Spouses of relocating specialists are provided with support in finding employment and integrating, unemployment benefits, and free Finnish language courses.
— The government actively supports families with children. You can find the list of available benefits in this and this post. Daycare is subsidized by the government, with the cost of daycare being no more than 350 euros depending on the family’s income, and children are accepted from 9 months old. Education and meals in schools are free for children. Schools offer integration classes and adaptation support, as well as lessons in the immigrant's native language.
