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Finland nursing pathway

Individual qualification assessment may lead to compensatory measures. Professional rights and immigration are separate.

AuthorityLupa- ja valvontavirasto / Finnish Supervisory AgencyLast verified15 September 2026

Keep the tracks separate

One destination. Four distinct decisions.

01

professional authorisation

The authority decides professional rights.

02

language

Language evidence is a separate requirement and may be case-specific.

03

employment

Employer interest does not decide authorisation.

04

immigration

A licence or route match does not grant a visa or work permission.

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What the current specification includes

  • Individual qualification assessment
  • Possible additional studies
  • Possible practical training
  • Possible competence demonstration
  • Finnish or Swedish language evidence
  • YKI intermediate level 3 is the current operational reference
  • TTOL may be relevant depending on the case
OFFICIAL SOURCE

Finnish Supervisory Agency

Current authority from 1 January 2026. Verify case-specific measures and language evidence.

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