Here are 10 Finnish dishes you’ve got to try:

Adjective. sisukas (genitive sisuka, partitive sisukat) profound, meaningful.

Here are a few of the most commonly needed words for social interaction.

• Hello: Hei.
• Goodbye: Näkemiin.
• Yes: Kyllä
• No: Ei.
• Thank you: Kiitos.
• You are welcome: Ei kestä
• Excuse me: Anteeksi.
• My name is …: Nimeni on …

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• Karjalanpiirakka (rice pies)
• Ruisleipa (rye bread)
• Leipajuusto (bread cheese)
• Kalakukko (fish pie)
• Korvapuusti (cinnamon buns)
• Lihapullat (Finnish meatballs)
• Graavilohi (cured salmon)
• Mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie)

If you are self-employed, you can go ahead and apply for a residence permit. However, if your move to Finland is based on employment, then you need to have a job before you can apply for a residence permit. Generally speaking, foreigners must apply for a residence permit at the Finnish embassy in their home countries.

In the big cities in southern Finland, it is not a very big problem if you do not speak Finnish. You can survive with English. However, it is impossible to integrate into the society without knowing Finnish. In addition, if you want to get a job in Finland, you must have adequate Finnish language skills.

Yes, it is possible to live in Finland if you speak English. Most people speak English, so you would not starve to death. In spite of this, if you are planning to stay for longer time (live in Finland) learning some Finnish or Swedish will make your life better.

A person working in Finland typically earns around 4,690 EUR per month. Salaries range from 1,190 EUR (lowest average) to 20,900 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

Originally Answered: Is it easy to move to Finland? If you are an EU or EEA citizen, it is relatively easy but if you are from outside the European Union or European Economic Area, it is immensely difficult (as it is for all EU countries). Finland has the same immigration laws as all EU members.

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How to apply for a residence permit

1. You can apply for a residence permit in Finland if you have a job, a study place or a family member in Finland.
2. Only you may initiate the application.
3. Apply for a residence permit electronically at enterfinland.fi.

Requirements

1. You are at least 18 years of age and your identity has been reliably established.
2. You know Finnish or Swedish at least on a satisfactory level.
3. You live in Finland and you have lived here long enough.
4. You are not guilty of any crime and no restraining order has been issued against you.

The pros of living in Finland:

• Living in Finland means free education.
• Salaries are high if you’re living in Finland.
• People are happy living in Finland.
• Living in Finland means great healthcare — and the American Dream.
• Finnish architecture and design is amazing.
• Living in Finland means clean air and water.

Evening meals at home are eaten around 17.00-18.00. In most restaurants, dinners are served from 18.00 onwards.

It comes as a surprise for many that Finnish people consume the most coffee in the world per capita with our 10 kg consumption per person yearly. Though, Finland isn’t known for its coffee culture even though it is deeply rooted into our culture.