We support you throughout the international recruitment process and advise you on matters related to both international recruitment and your international workforce. Our counselling and advisory services are here to help and guide you!
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Advisory and counselling service for employers
International House Helsinki offers free advisory and counseling services for companies and employers on topics such as international recruitment, work-based immigration, residence and work permits, and matters related to your international workforce. We also provide information on private and third sector services related to intercultural working life.FAQ
An employee can apply for a tax card at International House Helsinki or the Helsinki Area Tax Office. From 1 March 2022 onwards to get an individual tax number, required for working at a construction site in Finland, the employee must visit the Helsinki Area Tax Office located at Hämeentie 15.
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) enters data into the Finnish Population Information System and can issue an employee's Finnish personal identity code. Your employee can get their Finnish personal identity code at International House Helsinki.
There are many things to take care of when moving to and settling in the Helsinki region. For general information and guidance IHH has a chat service where your employee can ask questions about life in the Helsinki capital region.
Employers are obliged to ensure that their employee has all of the required permits to reside and work in Finland.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a residence permit to live or work in Finland. They can reside and work freely in Finland for up to three months, after which they must register their right of residence at the Finnish Immigration Service office. If your new employee is an EU/EEA citizen, they can do this at International House Helsinki. Citizens of Nordic countries are exceptions, and they can register at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
The Spouse Program, is an initiative of the City of Helsinki, run in close collaboration with Espoo and Vantaa. It is open to international spouses living in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
The Newcomer’s Guide is a new comprehensive guidebook developed by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa. It is the ultimate English language resource for those moving to, living, working, and studying in the capital region.
IHH provides an education guidance service that helps families residing in Helsinki with queries about daycare, pre-primary and primary education services, and playground and club activities. Customers can ask, for example, advice on application processes and receive consultation on different daycare and school options in the capital region.