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@bijucyborg

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Lives in Salo

Registration: 18 December 2010

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bijucyborg replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Finland by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Finland ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Finland ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...

bijucyborg

On Nordea I can take care of investments, shares, funds, and loans also but I don't use that feature. Can you do that on OP (Osuspankki)?OP has only a basic text version in English, no trading etc. One can transfer money though and pay bills. Read More

bijucyborg replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Finland by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Finland ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Finland ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...

bijucyborg

The best is to contact a bank directly. Nordea has an office for international customers in the center of Helsinki. They are very competent and knowledgeable. Clearly the preferred bank for foreigners. It may not be the best one but they provide ... Read More

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14 years ago
rhj

Tips n advice for first timer by rhj

I am Dr.Rajendra,an ophthalmologist from Pune,India. I shall be in Helsinki for a fellowship at Helsinki university central hospital.in Jan 2011..........seeking for some tips n guidance for someone to be in Helsinki for first time. I would ...

bijucyborg

would appreciate your advice about weather Its always sub zero and so go to a store in Pune which specializes in winter clothing and buy a goose feather jacket or thick wollen jacket. Needless to say carry thermals but do not wear them when you ... Read More

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14 years ago
benm

IT jobs in Finland by benm

Hi all, I am from India Married to a Finnish Person presently living in UK. I am currently employed in UK and contemplating on moving to Finland, I have been to Finland quite a lot but on holidays and I particularly don't like the winter here as ...

bijucyborg

Try to find a Finnish recruiter who places folks on contract in various companies here. I got a job here via an internal referral. Unfortunately my company has nothing to do with Networks else I would have tried to get some contacts. Let me check ... Read More

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14 years ago
sunny155

Visiting Helsinki for Holidays by sunny155

I am from India. I wish to visit Finland for for holidays. I might be traveling alone. Is it difficult to get a tourist visa for Finland?

bijucyborg

I dont think there should be any problem getting a tourist VISA. You can call the embassy helpline during the designated hours and speak to an officer about it. Be open and tell them you have heard of such a rumor. Ask them if you need to book ... Read More

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14 years ago
test_user8

Working in Nokia Espoo by test_user8

Hi, I will be working in Nokia espoo location.Anyone working in Nokia or who can guide about it please reply or send me a message Regards

bijucyborg

How do people generally commute in so extreme climate and is everything open(schools,all markets everything , etc ) in winters too I walk 4 kms to office to and fro. Next month I plan to buy a bicycle with stud tyres to cycle on snow. Some people ... Read More

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14 years ago
Adommy

Moving soon by Adommy

I would love to know what I should expect as an American living in Finland. Are visa's are to get? Are jobs hard to find? etc... I will be grateful for any help given.

bijucyborg

Are visa's are to get? I'm an Indian and not an American, but I guess the VISA process is the same for both of us. Ideally you would want to get a Residence permit before you arrive. This is what the government here recommends. For me it took just 3 ... Read More

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14 years ago
Mohan Gangadhar

Higher education in Finland by Mohan Gangadhar

Hi Forum, This is my first post :) I want to pursue my higher education in Electronics from Finland. Please help me by providing some information about 1)The best university for Msc in Electronics in Finland. 2)Job oppurtunties for Msc ...

bijucyborg

I can only comment on one aspect Cost of living in Finland It is definitely high, but you might be able to manage with college hostels and college canteens etc. And I'm not sure if you can get part time work here, check that out before you arrive. ... Read More

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14 years ago
test_user8

Working in Nokia Espoo by test_user8

Hi, I will be working in Nokia espoo location.Anyone working in Nokia or who can guide about it please reply or send me a message Regards

bijucyborg

I dont work for the N company but they are my client. work is not hectic unless you say YES to everything thrown at you. Events for employees - YES, but you are not an employee. You still can participate but you have to pay for it. And the ... Read More