Finland•Europe2 weeks – 2 months
€240 EUR
Varies by filing options
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
EU-wide work permit for highly qualified professionals with a degree and salary above threshold, not bound to a single employer.
The EU Blue Card is Finland's fast-track pathway for highly skilled non-EU professionals. It targets individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher and a job offer meeting the annual salary threshold of EUR 47,244. The card emphasizes sectors experiencing skill shortages: IT, engineering, healthcare, and research.
Duration is two years per grant, extendable up to four years total. Processing typically takes two weeks; most complex cases resolve within two months. First permit fees are EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper); renewals cost EUR 230 or EUR 430. Holders are not bound to a single employer and may relocate within the EU for qualified employment after the residency qualifying period.
This visa is ideal for specialists in technology, healthcare, or research with a bachelor's degree, a confirmed job offer in Finland, and aspirations for an EU-wide career.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
FinlandValid employment contract or binding job offer for highly qualified employment in Finland for at least 6 months
Work must require high-level competence and special expertise
Gross monthly salary must meet the threshold (EUR 3,937 as of 2026)
Possession of a higher education degree (at least 3 years of study) or equivalent high-level professional skills (typically 5 years of relevant experience)
Valid passport
Health insurance
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
47,244 EUR/yr
Valid passport
Passport photo (max 6 months old)
Employment contract or binding job offer
Evidence of higher education degree or professional qualifications
Proof of health insurance
Employer's supplement form (completed by the employer)
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