Can EU citizens move to Finland?

If you are a citizen of an EU country, you do not need a residence permit for Finland. If you live in Finland for over three months, you must register your right of residence. You can arrive in Finland if you have a valid identity card or passport. You must ensure your livelihood in Finland yourself.

What are the benefits of Finnish citizenship?

Other benefits Excellent world-class healthcare, Free education, National pension, Child allowance, Basic unemployment benefits, Sickness and parental allowances, Income support and rehabilitation.

Can you just move to Finland?

If you wish to move to Finland, you will in most cases need a residence permit. If you only wish to visit Finland and stay for a maximum of 90 days, you do not need a residence permit. If you are a citizen of a visa-free country, you are allowed to stay in Finland for 90 days without a visa or a residence permit.

Can you move to Finland without a job?

If you are self-employed, you can go ahead and apply for a residence permit. However, if your move to Finland is based on employment, then you need to have a job before you can apply for a residence permit. Generally speaking, foreigners must apply for a residence permit at the Finnish embassy in their home countries.

Does Finland allow multiple citizenship?

Finnish legislation allows multiple nationality (dual nationality). Although multiple nationality is allowed, a person with citizenship in more than one country (dual nationality) may lose his or her Finnish citizenship at age 22 if he or she lacks a sufficient connection to Finland.

Can you lose Finnish citizenship?

You will automatically lose your Finnish citizenship when you turn 22 years of age if you are a citizen of another state and you have not had a sufficient connection to Finland. The Finnish Immigration Service will notify you of the risk of losing your citizenship.

Is Finland a good country to move to?

Finland is the safest country in the world. World Economic Forum, The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017. Finland is the fourth best country in the world. Next to Norwegians and Icelanders, Finns feel the second least insecure in the world.

Can I move to Finland after Brexit?

The right of free movement within the EU no longer applies to UK citizens moving to Finland after 31 December 2020. They will be subject to the provisions on third-country nationals upon entry. UK citizens are not required to have a visa for stays in the EU of up to 90 days over any 180-day period as of 1 January 2021.