The Finnish government now requires foreign berry pickers to get a seasonal work permit before arriving in the country. The new rules, effective February 17th, 2025, aim to prevent worker exploitation and improve labor conditions. All foreign berry pickers must … Read more
The Finnish government plans to implement stricter requirements for permanent residency to support integration into Finnish society. The Ministry of the Interior proposes increasing the required residency period from four years to six. Applicants must also show proficiency in Finnish … Read more
Nearly one in four Finnish businesses hire immigrants, which boosts workplace diversity and strengthens customer service, recent surveys show. This trend brings clear benefits, especially for rural businesses and manufacturing companies. Businesses credit immigrants for boosting workplace inclusion, customer service … Read more
The Finnish government has announced plans to make it harder to gain citizenship. The focus is on integration, national security, and financial independence. These changes are set to go to Parliament by spring 2025, following a wider European shift toward … Read more
This year, Finland had a noticeable decrease in work-based immigration, with fewer foreign workers applying for residence permits. The Finnish Immigration Service, Migri, reported about 12,500 work permit applications in the first nine months of 2024, down 5% from the … Read more