Must-Know Web Portals for Newcomers in Finland-

🌍 Must-Know Web Portals for Every Newcomer in Finland- Check full YOUTUBE VIDEO at the bottom of the post

Have you just landed in Finland—or planning to? Whether you're a student, employee, immigrant, spouse, or entrepreneur, navigating a new life in Finland can feel overwhelming.

This guide compiles the most essential websites and apps that will help you settle down, stay informed, and thrive in Finland.

🚨 1. Emergency Number: 112

Dial 112 for all emergencies in Finland: police, fire, or ambulance. Also available via the 112 Suomi app.

🌐 2. Your Info Hub: www.sawfinland.com

Visit SAWFinland regularly for updates on study, work, housing, healthcare, and everything in between—all in one place.

🛂 3. Immigration: Migri.fi / EnterFinland.fi

For all residence permit and visa applications, document uploads, and status tracking.

Finland visa permit: Student Spouse family visa

👮 4. Police Services: Poliisi.fi

Apply for a Finnish ID card, report issues, or check residence information.

💶 5. Social Benefits: Kela.fi

Apply for housing support, child benefits, student aid, and more.

🏥 6. Health Services:

Omakanta: Your online health portal
Maisa Mobile App: Download from google/apple store. www.maisa.fi
Maisa Mobile App: Download from google/apple store. Maisa tiktok video how to use

💼 7. Job Search and must have cards:

TE-palvelut: www.te-palvelut.fi
Hygieni Pass A must have card for work in food premises
Tyoturvalisuuskortti / Finland occupational Safety card A must have card for construction sectors
Seasonal jobs in Finland Apply for seasonal jobs in finland
12 popular online job portals in Finland Apply for recent delivery, cleaning, restaurant jobs in Finland
Work in Finland/ How to apply? Apply for jobs in Finland from south asia
How to search jobs in Finland? Job search tips

🛡️ 8. Work Unions:

After you get a job, join a union like:

🏘️ 9. Local City Services:

Find information and services from your municipality:

🎓 10. Education/ Study Application / Vocational studies:

Search and apply for degrees and courses across Finland.

🛒 11. Grocery & Essentials:

♻️ 12. Second-Hand & Deals:

👚 13. Affordable Clothing:

🗣️ 14. Learn Finnish Free:

🚆 15. Public Transportation:

🏦 16. Banking in Finland:

To open a bank account, visit one of these major banks:

Note: You’ll need a Finnish ID, proof of address, and sometimes a work or student contract. Online banking credentials are essential for verifying your identity online (e.g., Kela, Migri, etc.).

🚆 17. News portal:

🚆 18. Start business in Finland:

🏠 19. Useful Housing Websites in Finland

🧑‍🎓 Student Housing - Every city with Universities has this

🏡 General & Private Housing

Watch the full YOUTUBE video HERE-

🌟Final Tips for a Smooth Start

Register at DVV (Digital and Population Data Services Agency) to get your Finnish ID: www.dvv.fi
Get a SIM card (DNA, Elisa, Telia) for communication:
DNA: www.dna.fi
Elisa: www.elisa.fi
Telia: www.telia.fi
Learn some Finnish from our website(Learn Finnish free ) - to ease daily interactions (courses available at Helsinki Adult Education Center): www.helao.fi

This guide will help make your transition to Finnish life smoother. Bookmark it, share it, and return to SAWFinland.com anytime you need support. You're not alone on this journey—welcome to Finland! . Please do write in the comments if we miss anything.

Must-Know Web Portals for Newcomers in Finland- A must read guide for students and immigrants.