Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇫🇮 Finland
Visa / licensing: Specialist Permit · Translation: Finnish / English
Finland requires the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to be presented with a certified Finnish / English translation and Apostille prior to submission.
Dedicated runners at SSO, DLPW, MFA Chaeng Wattana and every Bangkok embassy cut queue time by 65%.
Why Finland relies on this document: Valvira needs Finnish/Swedish translation; Migri accepts Apostille.
End-to-end timeline for Finland: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → Finnish / English certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Specialist permit, Valvira healthcare licensing
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Employer Reference Letter (notarised).
- 2
Request Employer Reference Letter (notarised)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 2-5 days.
- 3
Translate to Finnish / English
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Single Apostille at MFA — faster and cheaper
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your Finland employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does Finland accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
Finnish / English
Primary visa?
Specialist Permit
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.