Site Guide

Site guide

 

Doctors

Instructions for how a medical doctor can get licensed for medical practice in Finland. This section is divided according to where the applicant finished his/her studies and what is his/her nationality.

 

Nurses

Instructions for how a registered nurse can get authorisation to work as a nurse in Finland. This section is divided according to where the applicant finished his/her training and what is his/her nationality.

 

Licensed practical nurse

Instructions for how a licensed practical nurse can get authorisation to work in Finland. This section is divided according to where the applicant finished his/her training and what is his/her nationality.

 

Other EU Graduates

Instructions for how other medical professionals who were trained in the EU can get authorisation for work in Finland. This section is divided according to different occupations.

 

Other non-EU Graduates

Instructions for how other medical professionals who were trained outside the EU/EEA area can get authorisation to work in Finland. This section is divided according to different occupations.

 

Students

General instructions for how medical students and other healthcare students can work temporarily in Finland in jobs corresponding with their studies. Detailed instructions for medical students, nurse students and LPN students can be found under related main topics.

 

Language Requirements

General information on language requirements for a medical professional or a student working in Finland. What are officially recognised language certificates etc.

 

Decision Fees & Delivery

Information on different charges on decisions, processing time and delivery.

 

How to Apply

General information on applying. Detailed instructions can be found under specific sections that are organised according to occupation, citizenship and country of completed education.

 

Contact

Valvira’s mailing- and physical addresses, telephone numbers, contact persons and e-mails. 

 

Useful Links

Links to sites that might be useful to the applicant or offer additional information.