Finland

Finland actively recruits international nurses and lähihoitaja caregivers, offering paid language training as part of onboarding.

Demand

High

Language

Finnish / Swedish

Processing

5–9 months

Currency

EUR

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Caregivers

Demand & salary

€26,000–€34,000

Average annual gross for full-time caregiver roles.

Home care, residential and hospital positions available
Minimum 1 year of experience typically required
Employer-sponsored relocation and orientation

Auxiliary nurses

Demand & salary

€34,000–€46,000

Average annual gross for full-time auxiliary nurse roles.

Acute care, geriatrics, and community nursing openings
Nursing diploma or degree required
Continuing education funded by most employers

Requirements & benefits

Working conditions, licensing, and immigration essentials for Finland.

Language requirement

Finnish B1

Licensing

Valvira licensing

Visa pathway

Residence permit for employed person

Working hours

38 hrs/week

Paid leave

25–30 days

Healthcare

Universal public

Pension

Kela + occupational

Permanent residency

PR after 4 years

Relocation cost

€3,000–€4,500

Cost of living

Moderate

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Strong worker protections, structured training

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France

35-hour week and generous leave