TIPS FOR RELOCATING TO OULU
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BEFORE ARRIVING IN OULU ＊Depending on your personal circumstances, you will need to do some or all of the following before arriving in Oulu
Application process
Documents preparation
On the website of the Finnish Immigration Service, check whether you need to apply for a visa, a residence permit, or EU registration, and confirm that you meet the requirements: Application finder | migri.fi
Prepare the original documents you may need in Finland. For example: birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport, ID card, driver’s license, education certificates, jobrelated documents (contracts, professional qualifications), and health-related documents.
According to the application finder, you need to fill in the appropriate application online at EnterFinland or follow the instructions provided by the Finnish mission. Find your nearest Finnish mission: Finland’s ambassies, consulates general and honorary consulates by country | umi.fi
Check if some of them need to be translated and legalised : Instructions for legalisation | Digital and population data services agency | dvv.fi
Cost of living
Accommodation
Transportation of goods
Learn about the cost of living and prepare financially: Cost of living in Finland | infofinland.fi
Learn about the housing options and find accommodation: Housing in Oulu | infofinland.fi
Check how you can move your pet, a car, or personal belongings to Finland: Moving - Finnish Customs | tulli.fi
Check if you can use your bank card in Finland or need to take cash (Euro). Regulations for bringing cash: Cash - Finnish Customs | tulli.fi
BEFORE ARRIVING IN OULU Health check-up
Local authorities
Finnish language
Consider having medical and dental check-ups before the move.
Check with the authorities of your country of origin or the place you'll be moving from whether you need to make a notification of your relocation to Finland.
Find Finnish language courses taught online and in Oulu through this website: Search Finnish courses | finnishcourses.fi
More about Oulu and Finland
Connect with locals
Essential information about Oulu | infofinland.fi
Follow International House Oulu on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Welcome To Oulu - Guide for Newcomers Official homepage for the city of Oulu | ouka.fi More information for international individuals about Oulu | oulu.com Welcome to Finland - Guide | valtioneuvosto.fi
Connect with foreigners living in Oulu, for example, through these Facebook groups: Oulu International Parents , International Spouses in Oulu, International Friends in Oulu etc.
AFTER ARRIVING IN OULU Registration
Kela
Depending on your situation, you may need to interact with the Finnish Immigration Services (Migri) and The Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).
You may be entitled to social security coverage from KELA (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland). Learn more: Quick guide when you move to Finland | kela.fi
If you plan to stay here for more than three months, visit DVV to register your temporary or permanent address in Finland. DVV can also issue a personal identity code ( "henkilötunnus " in Finnish) for you, if you haven’t received it earlier.
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Taxes
Everyday life
It certifies your identity when you use different services. The police can issue the card for foreign citizens who reside in Finland permanently. Banks might also require it if you want to have access to full banking services. Learn more: Apply for an identity card - Police | poliisi.fi
If you stay in Finland for more than six months, you are taxable in Finland on income you receive from Finland or abroad. To work here, you must have a tax card. Learn more: Arriving in Finland | vero.fi
Learn about opening a bank account, exchanging a drivingh license, climate, transport, and more: Everyday life in Finland | infoFinland.fi
AT YOUR SERVICE Feel free to contact International House Oulu before or after your arrival in Oulu! We'll be glad to help! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay informed on upcoming events, info sessions, and fun activities for the international community!
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