Emigrate to Finland
Emigrate to Finland: Find out the most important information for your stay here
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. The capital Helsinki is located on a peninsula and several offshore islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is known for the 18th century Suomenlinna Fortress, the trendy Design District and numerous museums. In the vast wilderness of the national parks and ski resorts of the Arctic region of Lapland, you can marvel at the Northern Lights. For those wishing to emigrate to Finland, the country offers a high quality of life, impressive nature experiences and a well-organized social environment.
Facts about Finland
Capital City
Helsinki
Population
5.56 million
Surface Area
210,310.54 mi² or 338,462 km²
Continent
Europe
Official Language
Finnish, Swedish
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Emigrating to Finland: An overview of the political system
The Republic of Finland has been independent since 1917. The supreme executive bodies are the President and the government appointed by him or her. Compared to Germany, the head of state in Finland has far-reaching powers, particularly in foreign and security policy matters.
Finland is divided into six regional administrative districts and the autonomous region of Åland, which is guaranteed certain special rights. The 309 Finnish municipalities are self-governing bodies and are responsible for schools, culture, infrastructure planning, water and waste management and environmental protection. Since the 2021 health and regional reform, health and social services have been organized into 21 welfare regions and the City of Helsinki.
Climate in Finland: Important information for emigrants
Finland is one of the countries with a cold-temperate climate. Due to its proximity to the Baltic Sea, the west and southwest have a maritime climate, while the east and north are characterized by a continental climate. In summer, temperatures can rise above 30 degrees due to the continental climate, while it remains moderately warm in the south and west. In winter, maximum daily temperatures are usually below freezing throughout the country. In the north, the lowest temperatures can occasionally fall below minus 40 degrees, while in the south lows of around minus 25 degrees are possible. The low temperatures are due to the polar nights in the north, during which the sun does not rise above the horizon for several weeks.
Healthcare system in Finland: Important facts for emigrants
Das finnische Gesundheitswesen ist fast vollständig in staatlicher Hand, und die Gesundheitsdienste für die Bevölkerung werden aus Steuergeldern finanziert. Die Gemeinde, in der eine Person lebt, ist für alle Belange im Bereich Gesundheit und Soziales verantwortlich. Finnland ist organisatorisch in fünf Gesundheitsdistrikte mit insgesamt 340 Gemeinden unterteilt, wobei der Großraum Helsinki einer dieser Distrikte ist.
Die Gesundheitszentren bilden das Rückgrat des Systems. Diese staatlichen Einrichtungen bieten die medizinische Grundversorgung, Mutter-Kind-Betreuung, Vorsorgeuntersuchungen sowie die Betreuung von Schülern und Studierenden an. Darüber hinaus sind Fachärzte für Psychiatrie, Innere Medizin, Geriatrie, Neurologie und Physiatrie an diese Zentren angeschlossen. In der finnischen Hauptstadt gibt es 26 dieser Gesundheitszentren, die 577.000 Einwohner medizinisch versorgen. Niedergelassene Ärzte gibt es im staatlichen Sektor nicht.
Aufgrund dieses Systems sind Konzepte wie die freie Arztwahl für Finnen weitgehend unbekannt. Die Einwohner müssen sich bei gesundheitlichen Beschwerden an das Gesundheitszentrum wenden, das ihrer Wohnadresse zugeordnet ist.
Emigrating to Finland: An overview of the economic situation and quality of life
Finland's gross domestic product per capita amounted to around 54,007.97 US dollars in 2023. The Gini coefficient of wealth describes the distribution of wealth. The indicator is an established, internationally comparable measure of wealth inequality. It is measured on a scale from zero to one. The higher the value, the greater the inequality. The Gini coefficient in Sweden is expected to be 0.28 in 2024 (source: Statista).
Finland is a northern European country that has topped the list of the happiest countries in the world for many years. This Scandinavian pearl is therefore an attractive destination for many emigrants who want to emigrate to Finland and build a new life in a unique corner of Europe. The number of foreign residents in Finland is steadily increasing every year.
National holiday
Itsenäisyyspäivä – Independence Day
Emigrate to Finland - Entry Requirements
Entry is possible for German nationals with the following documents:
- Passport: Yes
- Temporary passport: Yes
- Identity card: No
- Temporary identity card: Yes
- Children's passport: Yes
FAQs for emigrating to Finland
Where can I find relevant information about my country of entry and the entry regulations that apply there?
We have compiled destination country information as well as entry requirements and customs information for many countries in the Relocation Service section of our website and are constantly expanding this section.
Can I use my own container that I already own for the move with DACHSER & KOLB?
For every removal, which we at DACHSER & KOLB always offer as a door-to-door (full service) removal, a container is rented for the duration of the removal. We therefore do not offer the option of using your own container.
Who is responsible for my move abroad and the services I need there?
As a FIDI member, we work abroad with selected, long-standing partners who work in accordance with our service standards.
Are my removal goods insured in the event of damage?
For every overseas move, we naturally cover transportation insurance at current value for the used household goods and personal belongings
What types of transportation do you offer for overseas relocation?
It is generally possible to carry out overseas removals via air freight or sea freight. In the case of sea freight, it is possible to ship the removal goods as additional cargo (“LCL shipment” with Liftvan) or with a container (FCL shipment in 20 feet, 40 feet or 40 feet high cube). We will be happy to discuss which option is best for you in a personal consultation.
When and how must the move be paid for and what is the payment deadline?
You will receive an invoice a few weeks after placing the order and pay the full amount directly in advance.
Do I have to pay taxes and customs duties on my removal goods?
Removal goods can be imported tax and duty-free into most countries if you have a valid residence permit. We will be happy to check the options for importing the removal goods for your desired destination country in a personal consultation.
Are you interested in moving to Finlad or another destination country?
Then do not hesitate and contact us today.
Alexander Brugger
Teamlead Customer Service & Sales - AIR&SEA
