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08/04/2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a visit to the Center for Attention, Reception and Referral for Ukrainian refugees, located in the Fira de Barcelona. Photo: La Moncloa.

Moving to Spain

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukrainians in Spain: work permit, driver's licence, free train travel

The Nomad Today 4/27/22

To date, Spain has granted temporary protection to 75,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war, which includes a residence permit and, for adults, a work permit and the temporary validation of their driving…

Spain

MONARCHY

Former king of Spain to establish his permanent residence in Abu Dhabi

The Nomad Today 3/8/22

The emeritus king plans to visit Spain in the coming weeks, now that the Public Prosecutor's office dropped the probe against him

Prime Minister Sanna Marin, talking to the media during the budget negotiations. Photo: Fanni Uusitalo/Vnk.

Finland

LABOUR MARKET

Finland drafts roadmap to double work-based immigration by 2030

The Nomad Today 9/14/21

At the same time, the number of new foreign students should triple to 15,000 students a year, with the aim that 75% of them stay in Finland for work after graduation

Finland

WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT

Government rectifies: all UK citizens must apply for right of residence

The Nomad Today 11/2/20

"The new uniform interpretation will clarify the position of the UK citizens living in Finland in future, as everyone will have a new residence permit card. We apologise for the previous incorrect…

Finland

Migri will charge € 48 to UK citizens for the right of residence

The Nomad Today 9/29/20

According to the withdrawal agreement, a residence permit card must be issued to a UK citizen either free of charge or for a charge not exceeding that imposed on Finnish citizens for the issuing of…

Finland

BREXIT

UK citizens in Finland must apply for a new right of residence

The Nomad Today 9/17/20

The application period begins on 1 October, the Ministry of the Interior says. The right of residence under the withdrawal agreement will be granted for life .

11 September 2020, Greece, Lesbos: Immigrants and refugees hold placards during a protest near the burnt-out refugee camp Moria, that was almost completely destroyed in a fire the broke out on Wednesday. More than 12,000 migrants, who lost what homes they had in the blaze that might have been intentionally set, had to spend the night on the streets. Photo: -/Eurokinissi/dpa.

Finland

IMMIGRATION

Finland updates action plan to prevent illegal entry and residence

The Nomad Today 9/11/20

Concrete measures will be promoted to prevent people from staying in the country without a legal right of residence. The project will support the objective that immigration should be well managed…

Finland

Special act to protect UK citizens’ right of residence after Brexit

The Nomad Today 1/25/19

All UK citizens registered by 30 March could continue to stay, live, work and study in Finland and receive social security benefits at least until the end of 2020

Finland

Instructions for UK citizens about registering for the right of residence

The Nomad Today 1/21/19

The Finnish Immigration Service published a statement to clear up the doubts raised among British citizens about the obligation to register

Finland

Finnish Government to grant residence permits “as quick as possible” to Brits in case of no-deal Brexit

The Nomad Today 1/15/19

The Ministry of Interior encourages British citizens to register for the right of residence in order to make the process easier

Finland

The police warns that the risk of illegal residence has grown

The Nomad Today 1/2/19

In 2017, the police were either involved in or returned 2,473 people with no legal residence permit in Finland.

Finland

More than half of the asylum seekers do not get permits to stay in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/1/19

Most applicants fail because they receive a negative decision or because their applications are dismissed or expired.

Finland

Finland will accelerate deportations of foreign criminals in 2019

The Nomad Today 12/30/18

The Ministry of Interior announced also changes in the residence permit application fees.

Finland

As of January 2019, driving license will not be valid as identity proof, read how to get an ID

The Nomad Today 12/28/18

Many foreigners fear that problems will arise because it is not clear if companies are obliged to accept also foreign passports or may demand an ID card issued by the Finnish police. In case you…

Finland

Why are immigration authorities asking me to take a DNA test?

The Nomad Today 12/27/18

Applicants for residence permits on the basis of family ties and their relatives might be subjected to this process when there exist doubts about the veracity of the kinship relationship declared.

Finland

I am married to a Finn or another EU resident, how do I get a residence card?

The Nomad Today 12/26/18

If you are the spouse or a cohabiting partner , a child, an ascendant or other relative of an EU citizen you can get a residence card and start working immediately after your arrival in Finland.

Finland

Startup residence permits, the gateway to Finland for highly skilled entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today 12/19/18

Since 1 April 2018, this new type of permit gives international entrepreneurs an opportunity to establish in Finland and develop their business ideas. This is designed just for people who want…

Finland

Cases in which it is allowed to work without a residence permit in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/17/18

Working in Finland even if you do not have a residence permit is possible in some cases, regardless of the country of origin.

Finland

Russians, Somalis and Iraqis, the most benefited by concessions of Finnish citizenship

The Nomad Today 12/6/18

The number of persons that received this honour marked a new record in 2017 and is the highest since the Finnish independence.

Finland

“They kick me out of Finland because they think I came to work and not study”

The Nomad Today 12/4/18

She arrived in Finland in August 2014 with a student residence permit, but things did not go as planned and she was unable to fulfil the academic requirements to renew it. Now she is facing the…