Tourism, moving and studying in Finland? Read this first!

Hi, this is recurring post to include some information about frequently asked questions in r/Finland. Please check the links first before asking trivial questions.

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If you’re asking about moving to Finland, please specify whether you’re an EU citizen or not. Many laws and procedures are different for EU citizens and non-EU citizens. When giving advice, please pay attention to the status of the person in question.

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Helpful websites:

**The official information**

* General information about Finland, moving to Finland, living in Finland: https://www.infofinland.fi/en
* The government website for traveling to Finland from different countries: https://finlandabroad.fi/frontpage
* The official Finland website: https://www.suomi.fi/frontpage/
* Finnish Immigration Service (residence permits etc): https://migri.fi/en/home
* Information about education: https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/
* The official [tax percentage calculator](https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/tax_card/tax-percentage-calculator/)
* Social security in international situations moving to or from Finland: https://www.kela.fi/international-situations

**Travel, tourism**

* The Official Travel guide of Finland: https://www.visitfinland.com/
* Finland Travel guide at WikiVoyage: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Finland
* National Parks: https://www.nationalparks.fi/
* Uusimaa outdoor recreation areas: https://uuvi.fi/en/areas/
* Public transport routes and prices in Finland: https://www.perille.fi/en
* Auroras in Finland:
* https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/auroras-in-finland
* https://www.lapland.fi/visit/things-to-do/northern-lights-lapland-guide-aurora-borealis/

**Reddit**

* [We are permit specialists working at the Finnish Immigration Service. Ask us anything about students’ permits in Finland!](https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/13izqyk/we_are_permit_specialists_working_at_the_finnish/)
* [Cheat Sheet: Moving to Finland from outside the EU in 2021](https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/n5bj58/cheat_sheet_moving_to_finland_from_outside_the_eu/)

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