Living in Finland
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Helsinki
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Finland.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Finland
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
| Germany | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Finland
Monthly costs
Helsinki
Rent (center)
1,500 USD/mo
Groceries
420 USD/mo
Transport
65 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,155 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Residence Permit for Employed Person
Duration: 1-4 years
Job offer, employer applies first
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years
Min €4,392/month, higher education
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Startup Permit
Duration: 2 years
Founders with Business Finland endorsement
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
13% – 44%
Social Security (Employee)
0.0919%
Combined state + municipal tax. Top effective ~51.5%. VAT 25.5%.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Finland. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Finland eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
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