full range of relocation services

Immigration package

• Application/renewals of work/residence permits
• EU police registration
• Application or renewal of visas
• National Population Registration

Housing package

• Needs Assessment through Transite’s database
• Pre-vet properties using personal criteria
• Search and selection of housing
• Accompanied viewing
• Negotiation and checking of lease contract
• Check-in inspection & handover

Schools Package

• Information and advice on all local and international schools
• Pre-arranged and accompanied interviews with head teachers
• Selection
• Completion and submission of application forms
• Provide information on pre-school options including nurseries and other childcare facilities

Orientation Package

• Advice and accompanied tour of possible residential areas
• Provide Transite’s Guide to Living in Finland and other general information
• Arrange a sample of properties for viewing
• Provide maps of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa or specified area
• Commuting times plus bus, train, tram route information
• Proximity of churches, hospitals/health centres, libraries, recreational activities, shopping areas

Settling-in Package

• Make utility contracts (electricity, water, gas, telephone, garbage & insurance)
• Arrange mobile phone contract
• Arrange TV & internet contract
• Arrange TV/animal licences
• Apply for residential parking permit
• Arrange travel passes

Home Services Package

• TR “Guide to Living in Finland” booklet
• Advice on how to find tradesmen and all home-related topics
  Social Security Package
• Advice on eligibility and completion of forms
• Accompanied visits for application
• Tracking and liaising with authorities

Bank & Tax Card Package

• Advice on opening a Finnish bank account
• Organised appointments
• Application for Finnish Tax Card
• Accompanied visits

Telephone Help-Line

• Post relocation support from Transite’s telephone help-line for the duration of the assignment
• Monthly or annual arrangement

Car Import

• Advice on Finnish regulations regarding importation of vehicles
• Customs clearance and car tax declaration
• Government vehicle inspection visit
• Arrange insurance

Spouse Assistance Programme

• Briefing on Helsinki and the area to give spouses an in-depth look at the community, activities, clubs, events, etc.
• Accompanied visits to expat clubs and arrange memberships
• Career advice and useful addresses but without guarantee of jobs
• Initiate contact with other expatriates

Departure Service

• Arrange property check-out inspection and hand-over
• Arrange cleaners
• Arrange and co-ordinate with removal company
• Organise dilapidations negotiations where necessary
• Close utility accounts and arrange final bills
• Ensure deposit is returned to tenant

Home furnishing

• Purchase furniture according to criteria and arrange installation

Repatriation programme

• Removal of personal goods
• House search
• Utility connections
• School Selection
• Car import
• Temporary accommodation

Temporary Accommodation

• Research and selection of temporary apartment/hotel
• Lease negotiation
• Check-in and handover
• Check-out and handover