Work Permits in Finland

To apply for a work permit in Finland, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A valid passport and a passport-sized photo
• An employment contract
• A residence permit application for employed individuals
• Colour copies of the passport page with your details, as well as any pages containing relevant annotations
• Medical certificates

The validity of a work permit in Finland depends on the type of permit you hold:

• Temporary Permit (B permit): Valid for one year, requiring annual renewal.
• Continuous Permit (A permit): Valid for as long as you maintain employment in Finland.
• Extended Permit: Valid for four years, with renewal required every four years.
• Permanent Residency Permit: Valid indefinitely.

Here are some common work permit frauds in Finland:

• Fake Job Offers: These may include counterfeit job offer letters, visa interview invitations, or visa documents.
• Advance Payments: Scammers may request advance payments for processing permits or job placement.
• Fraudulent Recruitment Messages: Scammers may use a company’s name or employee details to post fake job offers.
• Impersonation: Fraudsters may pose as a recruitment agency, conducting interviews to collect personal information or money.
• Paid-to-Click Services: Scammers may ask you to click on ads, but you may never receive any payment.
• Marketing Research: Scammers may ask you to complete surveys or questionnaires, but you may end up paying for a service.

• Verify the authenticity of any job offer or immigration clearance letter.
• Ensure the job posting is listed on the company official career site or other reputable job search platforms.
• Confirm that interview invitations or job offers come from an official company email address.

To work legally in Finland, you will need a residence permit, seasonal work certificate, or seasonal work visa. You can find open vacancies on jobsinfinland.fi, tyomarkkinatori.fi, and workinfinland.com.

Our verification service helps protect you from scams by confirming the validity of your work permit through official channels. Here is how it works:

• Document Submission: Upload your work permit and any necessary supporting documents.
• Authenticity Check: We verify your permit using official government databases and partnerships with relevant authorities.
• Results: Within 3–5 business days, you will receive a comprehensive report confirming your permit’s authenticity or flagging any inconsistencies.

• Fast and reliable: Results are delivered in 3–5 business days.
• Secure and confidential: Your documents are handled with the highest level of privacy.
• Official verification: We use government-approved databases to ensure the accuracy of your permit status.
• Easy to use: Simple document upload for a seamless process.
• Trusted by many: Used by job seekers and employers to ensure legitimate work permits.