Finland•EuropeD Visa (Long-Stay National Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 100 days
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
National visa allowing entry to Finland for long-term residence. Issued to those who have been granted or hold a residence permit. Acts as a bridge document valid for up to 100 days before residence permit activation.
The Finnish D visa was introduced in June 2022 as a national long-stay visa designed to accelerate the entry of highly skilled professionals and their families into Finland. Historically, applicants had to wait several weeks for a physical residence permit card to be delivered to an embassy abroad before they could travel.
The D visa solves this by allowing eligible individuals to travel to Finland immediately after their residence permit is granted, with the visa sticker placed in their passport as proof of right to enter.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With D visa sticker
Residence permit approval
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Advantages
- Accelerated relocation timeline by bypassing the wait for physical permit card delivery
- Integrated application process within the Enter Finland digital portal
- Priority processing for high-value economic contributors and researchers
- Immediate legal entry and residence rights upon arrival in the country
- Reduced logistical delays for employers onboarding international talent
- Seamless transition from visa status to residence permit status upon arrival
Considerations
- Additional application fee required beyond the standard residence permit costs
- Restrictive eligibility limited to specific high-skill or management categories
- Mandatory biometric enrollment at a Finnish mission or VFS center is still required
- Strict passport validity requirements to accommodate the visa sticker
Application Process
Apply for residence permit
First secure residence permit approval
Request D visa
Apply at same time as residence permit application
Travel to Finland
Can travel while residence permit card is being processed
Collect residence permit card
Collect within approximately 2 weeks
Application Forms
D Visa Application
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