Monstarcookie
Finnish looking for information about England
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Registration: 08 January 2011
Diversity in Helsinki? Jobs? Other stuff... by ayesha87
Hello :D I am going to be applying to University of Helsinki for a master's program for next year because it's free for foreigners and happens to have the program I want that no schools in Canada have. More to the point: I've heard very little ...
I am quite sad you feel that way One4All. I would like to apologize on behalf of us finns. There is no excuse for treating people differently just because of skin color. Sadly you are quite right in your thoughts of finns. We are not very used to ... Read More
Moving from USA to Finland
First you need a visa. For you to get a residence permit you need to be a student, a worker (you need to have the job before you come), or you need to be an au pair. Family ties do not count unless you are directly related to a finnish person, so in ... Read More
need held to find appt and job pls help
For hygiene pass: http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/food/hygiene_proficiency/ I'm not sure where to find information on the alcohol permit other that contacting the school Edupoli. You could also visit the nearest job agency and ask them, I'm sure ... Read More
need held to find appt and job pls help
Note that if you want to work anywhere where food is served, you will need something called Hygiene pass. If you want to serve drinks in a bar, you need to have a permit for that too. Read More
I am coming to Finland as a student by queen of Heartz
Hello all lovely ppl here. I am coming to Finland as a student, i wanted to ask if a student can work in Finland and can afford his/her cost? And is it really impossible2 get a job over there? Does Finnish language matter alot in cases of getting a ...
If the studies is free for a finn, it's free for foreigners. It all pretty much depends on where you are going to study. Helsinki will be easier than other places but with a lot higher living expenses. Cleaning jobs apparently is easy to get for ... Read More
Looking for a high level Finnish class?
http://www.helsinginaikuisopisto.fi/eng/courses/finnishforforeigners.php Look here. Most of them seem to be basic finnish courses but maybe there's something for your level aswell. Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in England by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in England? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in England? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/ This site will tell you everything you need to know about travelling with a pet (as well as moving with them ofcourse ^^) Read More
Moving to England by Englandbound
Heyaa,I'm thinking about moving to England to be with my boyfriend but all the research I did lead to only afew possibilities,if I was going for work or school....I cant afford to go to school and I have not gone to college so I can't prefind ...
Without any education you would most likely not be able to get a working visa (as that is reserved for high-value or skilled employees). And as you said, marriage really isn't an option since he can't support you and you will be receiving no ... Read More
How to find technical writing jobs in Helsinki
I've never heard of technical writing, and googling it in finnish didn't help much. I found this one link for an organisation for technical writing in Finland, maybe you could send them an e-mail and ask about the situation here in Finland? stvy.fi ... Read More
NEED INVITATION TO VISIT FINLAND by Adventure
HELLO, FINLAND IS A COUNTRY I HAVE ALWAYS ADORED .I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT IT AND I NEED AN INVITATION.PLEASE KINDLY HELP ME .THANKS IN ADVANCE
Best tip I can give you is google the cities you are going to visit check if there is a link for accomodation. If there's no link for accomodation there is usually a link for a traveling agency that can help you further. Read More
NEED INVITATION TO VISIT FINLAND by Adventure
HELLO, FINLAND IS A COUNTRY I HAVE ALWAYS ADORED .I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT IT AND I NEED AN INVITATION.PLEASE KINDLY HELP ME .THANKS IN ADVANCE
That depends on what city/cities you are going to be staying in. Most cities have their own pages with accomodation information. Read More
NEED INVITATION TO VISIT FINLAND by Adventure
HELLO, FINLAND IS A COUNTRY I HAVE ALWAYS ADORED .I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT IT AND I NEED AN INVITATION.PLEASE KINDLY HELP ME .THANKS IN ADVANCE
You should not need a letter of invitation as long as you have proof of reservation of accomodation. That means, as long as you can show that you are staying at a hotel or hostel or the like, you do not need an invitation. ... Read More
Jobs? by vveach
Hello all. I just moved to Helsinki with my boyfriend a few weeks ago. I'm looking for work now, and trying to not get discouraged by all the negativity I read and hear about foreigners finding work in Finland :) Does anyone one know of any open ...
I have a hard time believing jobs will just find you. I'm a finnish citizen with a tourism degree and I have a hard time finding ANY job. I do agree that learning finnish is a great idea. If there is a LIDL shop near where you live you should try ... Read More
Looking for advice on relocating to Finland. by jdm1410
My wife (Finnish national) and I (British National) are looking into the possibility of relocating from the Costa Del Sol in Spain, to somewhere in Finland. This is to enable us to be closer to her family, as well as start one of our own! I have ...
I would suggest you look for a teaching job, teaching IT to the international students. There has been a lack of all kinds of teaches, but mostly IT teachers. You should call the universities and ask if they have an opening. Read More
Difficulty integrating on a deeper level by SoulManager
Hello, I am a Swiss-German guy who grew up in Italy. May I ask where or whom I can refer to for serious advice on two important issues: - integrating in London's society and, at the same time, - being in love with someone living 1000 miles away I ...
It is true, LDR are usually not seen as "real" relationships because you don't see them every day, and you can't touch them. That's why I think most people find it hard to take such a relationship seriously, and not until they see the other person ... Read More
Difficulty integrating on a deeper level by SoulManager
Hello, I am a Swiss-German guy who grew up in Italy. May I ask where or whom I can refer to for serious advice on two important issues: - integrating in London's society and, at the same time, - being in love with someone living 1000 miles away I ...
You're certainly not alone with the whole long distance relationship thing. Atm I'm in a LDR with my english boyfriend, we meet about once every third month. He too was long encouraged by his friends to flirt with other girls as they didnt see me as ... Read More
Looking for an IT job in espoo/helsinki by muneeh
Hello everyone!I am a results-driven IT professional with strong knowledge of Computer Software specializing in the design, analysis, implementation, testing and support of diverse software systems. A dedicated and active learner. A motivated team ...
I also suggest http://www.mol.fi/paikat/ in Kunta write your home city and check if you find any job that sounds like something you could do Read More
Getting a residence permit for an Indian boyfriend - tips appreciated! by MasalaChai
Hi all, and especially the Indians in Finland! I have an Indian boyfriend, and we are planning to get married within 6 months. Would love to get any advice on how to get a residence permit for my boyfriend and would love to hear about any ...
From the FAQ 4. I have a relationship with a foreign national who is not an EU citizen or equivalent person. We are planning to get married. Can my future spouse be granted a residence permit for Finland for the purpose of marrying? Can my future ... Read More
Getting a residence permit for an Indian boyfriend - tips appreciated! by MasalaChai
Hi all, and especially the Indians in Finland! I have an Indian boyfriend, and we are planning to get married within 6 months. Would love to get any advice on how to get a residence permit for my boyfriend and would love to hear about any ...
http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=15721&contentlan=2&culture=en-US#grounds information about our residence permit. I'd say get married in Finland, as you'd need to translate documents and get the marriage documents legalised in ... Read More
relocate to finland
What kind if job are you looking for? How far away from Helsinki do you want to live? In what ways are things getting hard in Italy? Just curious....if you don't mind me asking ^^ Read More
Which university should I select Oulu or Turku ? by yuva
Hi Frnds, I'm a student from India. I got selected for Ms programme in University of Oulu and Turku. Kindly suggest me to select between the two universities. And also tell me which city is better. I dont know Finnish at all is it possible to get a ...
I would suggest Turku. It is much closer to Helsinki and it has great connections to Sweden (through cruises). Turku is also a lot older than Oulu (it is in fact the oldest city in Finland) so it has a lot of culture. Turku is concidered a student ... Read More
Looking out for friends in Helsinki
Finns usually aren't that open so it might take a while before you make friends. I would say that the majority of people you meet are "friendworthy" and safe. You could probably tell if a person looks....shady and untrustworthy. :) Good luck ... Read More
wanting to stay extra days in a schengen country
I'm not sure it is at all possible to stay extra time on a schengen visa. Longer stays usually go under the work/study/retirement visa. http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/ Not sure how valid that link is but it's the best I could find. I ... Read More
Yrjontytar construction company by thisismaruf
Hi there Does anybody have idea about the finnish company named "Yrjontytar Construction"? Please let me know about the company i.e., how good the company is and it's management... Regards,
Sorry for double post but I think it needs to be said. I read up and found a forum with discussion about this company, someone being asked to pay the company for some worker id chip. So let me say this, you NEVER EVER EVER have to pay the ... Read More
Yrjontytar construction company by thisismaruf
Hi there Does anybody have idea about the finnish company named "Yrjontytar Construction"? Please let me know about the company i.e., how good the company is and it's management... Regards,
I would be careful with that "company". I went to check their webpages to see what kinda information there is about it. At first glance there was something wrong. This company is supposed to be finnish, building things in Finland, yet they only ... Read More
LOOKING FOR A JOB by phoebeauma
HALLO, VERY SOON AM JOINING A FRIEND IN LAHTI, FINLAND FOR SOME TIME THERE BUT I DONT HAVE A JOB CAN ANYONE HELP ME GET A JOB OR ADVICE ME HOW TO GET A JOB AS A CLEANER OR NANNY OR WAITRESS PLEASE. REGARDS PHOEBE
sadly it's not as easy as manu nair is making it out to be. We have also been hit with bad economy (not as bad as many other countries but it's still visible). You might also need a work permit. ... Read More
Finding a House for Rent by dotx
I'm moving to Helsinki soon and I'm trying to find a house for rent. Not an apartment, but a house. It can be small (even very small), but I want a garden, since I have two large dogs and keeping them in an apartment would be a nightmare. The house ...
I think the reason it's hard to find anything about rental houses online is because renting houses isn't very common in Finland. Houses are usually only for sale, hardly ever for rent. Usually if a house is for rent it's on the private market and ... Read More
Higher education in Finland
it might be possible to get a part time job here. Most universities teach some finnish to help students get a job to pay for the living costs. LIDL often takes foreigners and part time workers. Read More
How to find a nanny? by sunlovemama
Hello fellow expats! We just moved to Helsinki and are looking for a nanny for our 9-month old. I heard kids usually don't go into daycare until they are closer to 1, given the (amazing!) maternity leave arrangements. And we haven't found any ...
If you have the funds and the room you could look for an au pair who speaks english. If that is not an option I think you should concider putting the child in a finnish daycare center. Under certain circumstances they do take even young kids, and ... Read More
help with paying the rent
After a bit of searching I actually found the answer myself! Posting the link to the page for other people interested to know about state benefits and whether or not you are allowed ... Read More
help with paying the rent
Hello, I'm new here, thinking bout moving to England to be with my boyfriend. He currently lives in the Ilford area in Essex. He mentioned that the state is helping his mother pay the rent. We have a similar system in Finland where low income people ... Read More