Transparency International released its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index on 10 February 2026, again placing Finland in second place with 88 points, just behind Denmark. The Nordic country has held a top-three spot since 2012 and has now been runner-up for four consecutive years. The index aggregates expert assessments and business surveys, making it a key reference for multinationals when assessing compliance risk and expatriate assignments.
Stable governance translates directly into smoother immigration processing: Migri’s latest statistics show 97 % of work-permit decisions met statutory deadlines in 2025, and bribery cases involving public-sector officials remain virtually non-existent. For globally-mobile employees, everyday interactions—opening bank accounts, registering addresses, or dealing with tax authorities—tend to be quick and transparent.
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For organizations or individuals that need hands-on help with Finland’s immigration procedures, VisaHQ offers a one-stop portal (https://www.visahq.com/finland/) where applicants can complete forms, schedule appointments, and track their cases in real time. The service covers everything from the new D visa for specialists to short-term Schengen permits, giving HR teams and assignees a streamlined alternative to navigating Migri requirements alone.
The ranking also reinforces Finland’s attractiveness under the country’s new four-year D visa for specialists, which launched last April. Coupled with low corruption, the visa enables start-ups and tech firms in Helsinki’s burgeoning quantum-computing cluster to recruit international talent with minimal red tape.
Mobility managers should highlight the index in relocation briefings, as it can reassure assignees who may be apprehensive about moving to a high-latitude market. From a compliance perspective, the strong CPI score reduces the likelihood of facilitation-payment risks, but companies must still train staff on strict Finnish gift rules, which prohibit anything above “minor hospitality.”
Stable governance translates directly into smoother immigration processing: Migri’s latest statistics show 97 % of work-permit decisions met statutory deadlines in 2025, and bribery cases involving public-sector officials remain virtually non-existent. For globally-mobile employees, everyday interactions—opening bank accounts, registering addresses, or dealing with tax authorities—tend to be quick and transparent.
For organizations or individuals that need hands-on help with Finland’s immigration procedures, VisaHQ offers a one-stop portal (https://www.visahq.com/finland/) where applicants can complete forms, schedule appointments, and track their cases in real time. The service covers everything from the new D visa for specialists to short-term Schengen permits, giving HR teams and assignees a streamlined alternative to navigating Migri requirements alone.
The ranking also reinforces Finland’s attractiveness under the country’s new four-year D visa for specialists, which launched last April. Coupled with low corruption, the visa enables start-ups and tech firms in Helsinki’s burgeoning quantum-computing cluster to recruit international talent with minimal red tape.
Mobility managers should highlight the index in relocation briefings, as it can reassure assignees who may be apprehensive about moving to a high-latitude market. From a compliance perspective, the strong CPI score reduces the likelihood of facilitation-payment risks, but companies must still train staff on strict Finnish gift rules, which prohibit anything above “minor hospitality.”
