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Prepare the documents for the Finnish Residence Permit as a Specialist
General processing time: 1-2 months ( Specialist visas can also be handled with fast-track service and obtained in two weeks )
Documents required:
To work as a specialist or as a teacher/postdoctoral researcher requires a different type of residence permit called a "specialist visa." A valid employment contract or accepted binding job offer from a Finnish company is required. A specialist is a person who comes to Finland to work with expert tasks that require special expertise (highly skilled worker) and possesses a higher education degree.
1. Employee contract and a job offer.
2. The job role must require specialized knowledge, such as that of experts in certain fields of specialization who hold a higher education degree or those whose work requires specialized knowledge.
3. For a specialist to get a residence permit, the salary must be €3000 per month. The one-year salary should be approximately EUR 36,000, regardless of how many days the employee stays during the visa tenure. Employer-provided benefits that are taxed can be added to the specialist's salary.
4. It is possible that you don't have a higher education degree, you might still want to apply for a specialist's residence permit. Your application should make it clear why your work is an expert task that needs special skills.
5. So following certificates are required while putting an application for specialist visa :
- Employment Certificate
- Consultancy agreement
- Certificate of fringe benefits from the employer/client
- The Commission agreement with a Finnish client (must be included if the employer is a foreign company that has no office in Finland)
- A certificate of a higher education degree
- Legal residence proof
Application fees:
The fee for an electronic application is 490 euros, and the fee for a paper application is 740 euros.
Prepare the documents for the Finnish Residence Permit application while applying EU Blue card
General processing time: 1 month ( EU Blue card visa can also be handled with fast-track service and obtained by two weeks )
Documents Required:
There are several benefits of applying EU blue card. It can be applied for maximum two years so that yearly application fees can be saved. EU blue card holder have a right to work in employment that requires high-level competence, so the residence permit is not bound to a certain employer. But EU blue card is not transferable to another country, every country in another EU region have their different polices. The purpose of the blue card is to attract highly educated and qualified people for jobs that are in high demand
1. Valid employee contract and a job offer
2. Salary must be above average (which is 5069 euro per month)
3. Certificate of special qualification and expertise. (like minimum three years of degree program obtained from the higher education)
4. Valid residence proof
Application fees:
The fee for an electronic application is 380 euros, and the fee for a paper application is 480 euros.
In general, the whole process is much easier than it seems at a first glance. But questions still arise. We would be happy to clarify them at one of our upcoming webinars where you'll be able to get answers online. Stay tuned!
| 2 | How to Prepare Documents for Finnish Embassy (From India)
Finland offers an exciting opportunity for growth. Every year, thousands of employees, students, and working individuals travel to the capital city of Helsinki and all across the cities in Finland from India. Did you ever get confused about the visa process? Please click on the following links to find out which kind of visa you may require and what the requirements are for that. But before that, let's discuss some common facts related to working visas in Finland.
1. If you are holding an Indian passport, you will not be able to work in Finland under a Schengen tourist visa. Still, you can work in the Finland area if you hold an EU Blue Card for employment purposes.
2. The Finnish embassy has recently outsourced its customer service to VFS Global. As a result, you will receive communication from VFS Global, which is located at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Delhi, India. Please keep in mind that the official VFS Global website can only be used to book/apply for visas.
3. Depending on the application, working and staying in Finland are legalized after obtaining a valid residence permit. The residence permit is different from permanent residency.
4. Applications can be submitted electronically or on paper.
5. Document processing is overly complicated and necessitates the use of a visa consultant. This is completely wrong.
6. There is a common myth that only IT specialists or Blue collar jobs are available for a Finnish residence permit but seasonal workers can also obtain visas. Check the list of seasonal job entries.
Non-negotiable entry requirements:
1. A valid passport and travel documents are required.
2. Travel insurance with medical coverage for the duration of the trip (normally provided by the employer but if not, in that case, you can obtain benefits from kela, private insurance)
3. The official website for the Finnish embassy says that you need at least EUR 30 per day to cover costs. So the employer must be able to pay above that.
4. Schengen visas are not currently prohibited on you.
How to prepare the documents for the Finnish Residence Permit as an Employed person
General Processing time: Minimum of two months
Documents required:
Before you can apply for a residence permit for an employed person, you must have a job offer or an employment contract. Your employer must fill out form TEM 0.54 form and sign it. This is required by Finnish law and industrial law. Once you apply for a visa, the Employment and Economic Development Office of Finland will verify your application and salary first, then the immigration service can come into the picture. In case your employer is not able to fill it out , then the applicant should be able to fill the form and sign it by the employer.
When you apply for a residence permit Enter Finland, you can give your employer permission to supplement your application and provide supporting documents ( like insurance, Employee fund reports, and information on the number of employees your employer has )
A valid passport as well as passport-sized photos. The photos have specific regulations, check for more details. But the Delhi migri service also has photo booths, you can click photos while attending there.
Pay for your application through the online service Enter Finland, or offline while visiting the service point of the Finnish Immigration Service.
Proof of legal residence in the country where you are submitting the application.
Application fees:
The fee for an electronic application is 490 euros, and the fee for a paper application is 740 euros.
There are two more ways to get to Finland: apply for Finnish Residence Permit as a Specialist and obtain an EU Blue card. We’ll share tips in the upcoming posts. Stay updated! | 415 |
| 3 | Tips on cultural difference
- As much as I observed Finns, they are mostly quiet and shy, with the belief that actions speak louder than words. At every networking event and meetup I've been to, I've seen people talk to each other in a clear way that shows they mean what they say.
- LGBTQ rights are very much promoted in Finland.
- Finns are known for their extreme modesty and unflinching honesty. At work, people are known for being open and transparent. In India, I have often experienced productivity getting hindered because of time-consuming micro-management and approval processes. When Finns commit to doing something, they follow through with their word. As a result, dedication to words and work is expected.
- A significant difference, I experience, is that Finnish society does not conform to traditional boundaries of hierarchy in all aspects (currently we have the youngest prime minister in Finnish history). In Finland, it is much simpler to communicate with people positioned at the highest level of authority compared to the work culture being idolized in India. Indian culture, whether it be in business, society, or the government, is hierarchical. The positions are determined by age and experience, not knowledge.
I noticed many employees feel a strong attachment to their employer. In both India and Finland, millennials have a reputation for being infamous " frequent job-hoppers." Yet at the same time, Finnish employees place a high value on continuing their professional education. It is very common in Finland to encourage employees to adopt continuous education and assist them in discovering a sense of purpose in their work. Because employers believe fresh understanding always gives rise to innovative concepts. In India, sadly, this kind of encouragement often goes missing from the employer's end.
- The Finnish start-up culture is unparalleled to any other developing country. Government aid, plenty of fund-raising opportunities, and world-class research and development facilities have enriched the start-up ecosystem rapidly. There are many start-up investor conferences that are held throughout the year. People all across the world attend those events. India has the talent, but getting support to start a business from scratch is much easier in Finland.
- Education, growth, and overall societal health are all dominant aspects of Finnish culture. The war in Ukraine, skyrocketing energy prices, and disruptions in the food supply chain have contributed to an increase in food prices around the world. However, the rate of inflation in India's food prices is still reasonable. The quality of the food differentiates the culinary traditions of Finland and India from one another. It is claimed that Finland produces the purest forms of dairy products, meat, and fruit water. From the farm to the table, the public authorities make certain that the food chain is both safe and of high quality.
- I never find the cost of food to be excessively unreasonable. Depending on where you go and at what time, the cost of eating out could be quite high. It's interesting to note that almost every restaurant in Finland offers a "Lounas-buffet," which typically costs between 11 and 12 euros and offers unlimited food throughout lunchtime. If we convert the same price into Indian rupees, we find that the cost of buffet options in India is almost identical to the original price. At a student restaurant that serves meals in the right size, students pay about 2.70 euros for a meal. | 381 |
| 4 | Experience as an intern
Often students ask a popular question, “is it easy to get a job here, or do I need to find a part-time job?”. It is always difficult to leave our established comfort zone and start over a career from scratch. Finland opens the door for both students and innovators. If you are trying hard and stressing on the importance of having a diverse network, it is not difficult to find a sustainable option. Fresh graduates or the immigrants having prominent careers and experiences back in their home countries do not need to do side hustles for a longer time after moving here.
How to get jobs and internship while studying
Every university has its individual job teaser board (open recruitment site for the jobs only meant for students)
Numerous networking events and conferences, and meetups happen across Finland every month. These made it very easy to connect with people from the same technical background. Every immigrant has a story and Finnish people respect that. No discrimination over talent-hiring generally happened.
Region-specific job search portal exists for example https://careerinsouthwestfinland.fi
Starting a career with internship jobs is easy because there are two kinds of internships that are offered all around the year: spring and summer internships. It is relatively easy to convert an internship into a full-time job later. Thus, connecting with recruiters over LinkedIn, and networking events really gave students an edge.
We have in our team a Master’s degree student in cybersecurity. Her name is Sambita and she is our Ambassador in India. Recently she shared her experience of how within five months of moving to Finland, she found an internship position at a reputable Finnish firm. She has articulated her experience in her own words:
Experience of working at Finnish employer being as an International student
I joined the team with the "Junior-Cyber Security Specialist Intern" job title and was
assigned a buddy or mentor who would oversee her daily work throughout the summer.
Finnish employers ensure that students can reflect their learning in actual business work.
I have been assigned to important roles to coordinate and drive the workshops among stakeholders .There were a few instances when I did not have the answers to the questions which I was asked. In such cases, I would discuss the issue with my team till I reached a feasible solution.
Due to the summer-time break, the majority of my team members were unavailable at the end of June. As a security intern, I am relieved to say that no significant security breaches or escalations occurred throughout that time. There was not much work pressure during that time because most of the employees were on leave.
Apart from technicalities, the direct conversation with my mentor and immediate reporting manager was pretty much straightforward. Clear communication is appreciated in Finland while observing no micro-managing or extreme pressure ever to reach the timeline. Mostly my team members used to break off their weekly tasks or to-do list and update the weekly calendar dedicatedly. Therefore, no unnecessary pressure or meeting cancellation.
I really appreciated how my lead asked about my general well-being first when he returned from his break. Constructive criticism and a clear understanding of requirements were the major takeaways from the experience.
The flexible Finnish work culture and considerate HR policies have made my life so enjoyable during the whole summer. The meal benefits and well-equipped gyms were an added bonus.
Overall, my experience helped me to envision myself as an emerging cybersecurity professional in the coming days in Finland. | 403 |
| 5 | Work-life balance in the company in Finland vs India
- The normal working hours in Finland is 40 hours a week. The new Working Hours Act allows full-time workers to set their own schedules and locations for work.
- It is very common for people to become more productive as they can cope with life at work and home, and pursue individual hobbies.
- I have experienced a considerable emphasis placed on gender equality. Both mothers and fathers are increasingly taking time off work to care for their newborn children. In India and other parts of Asia, returning to work after an absence can feel like starting an entirely new career from scratch. But in Finland, irrespective of gender, people enjoy taking a vacation and then coming back to work.
- Family values are highly appreciated in India and other Asian countries as well, but often employees do not get proper time to enjoy that.
- I appreciate how the Finnish companies do not conform to traditional boundaries of hierarchy, it is much simpler to communicate with higher authority, unlike the tradition I have seen in India. The Indian culture is hierarchical. The positions are determined by age, and experience but not always knowledge. Finns can be shy and reserved in nature but the majority of them communicate openly and honestly.
- Now I will talk about earned and paid leaves, vacations, and holidays. A Finn who works full time earns at least two days of yearly leave per month. Midsummer, which is celebrated in Finland towards the end of June, is traditionally considered to be the beginning of the summer vacation season and lasts until the middle of August. We should not schedule any business meetings to take place during the summer vacation season.
- It is normal practice for Finns to take a week off during the winter season, typically either around the time of Christmas or in the early spring, when children traditionally have their winter break. | 340 |
