Finland•Europe1–2 months
€760–€1,060 EUR
Varies by filing options
6 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Temporary permit for foreign technicians installing or servicing machinery in Finland, streamlined for equipment delivery projects.
The Machine or System Delivery Permit is a specialized residence permit for technicians and engineers employed by foreign suppliers to install, service, or assemble machinery or systems for Finnish clients. It streamlines entry for short-term technical assignments tied to a specific delivery contract.
Permits last up to six months and are not renewable. Online applications cost €530 for a first permit and €230 for extensions; paper applications cost €630 and €430 respectively. Processing typically takes one month; in complex cases, up to two months. The permit does not provide a pathway to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for specialized technicians and engineers dispatched by international suppliers to complete machinery delivery, installation, or servicing projects in Finland.
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
FinlandPurpose of stay is to carry out an assignment related to the supply of an individual machine, device, product line, or expert system.
Must have confirmed employment before applying.
Work duration is limited to a maximum of six months.
Must have sufficient financial resources (minimum EUR 1,463/month in 2026 if no collective agreement applies).
Must have a supply contract indicating the work covered.
Education
vocational or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Income
17,556 EUR/yr
Valid passport.
Signed work contract or binding job offer.
Supply contract indicating the work covered.
Terms of employment form (filled by employer).
Passport photo (no more than 6 months old).
| OLE_TY5 Residence permit application for other gainful employment (paper form) | Fill online |
| MP_1Optional Identity response form (attach only if application submitted in Finland) | Fill online |
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