Immigration and visa

Immigration and visa

On the EURAXESS Finland portal under the heading "Incoming researchers" you find useful information on immigration and visa. In addition to the EURAXESS information, you can find some links and additional information below.

Residence Permit and Entry Visa
Please see the information provided by the Finnish Immigration Service for detailed information. The Finnish Immigration Service is the government authority responsible for issuing permits and visas to enter Finland. You can also contact the Finnish diplomatic mission closest to you for more information. You can find contact information at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

Nationals of the Nordic countries
If you are a citizen of Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Iceland, you do not need a visa or a residence permit to work in Finland. Citizens of the Nordic countries may reside, work and study in Finland without any limitations.

For more information, please see:

Sweden: Riksskatteverket

Norway: Boningskommunens folkeregister

Denmark: Det Centrale Personregister (CPR-kontoret)

Iceland: Hagstofa Íslands

More information on mobility between the Nordic countries can also be obtained from the Hallå Norden website.