Finland•Europe4 months – 1 year
€860–€1,230 EUR
Varies by filing options
Varies (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Flexible residence permit for circumstances outside standard categories; work authorization severely restricted to expert roles, management, and cultural professionals.
Finland's Residence Permit on Other Grounds is a catch-all for circumstances not covered by standard work, study, family, or humanitarian categories. Applicants must demonstrate a specific, valid reason such as an established dating relationship or compassionate circumstances. Main fees: EUR 800 first permit (EUR 430 children), EUR 430 extended permit.
Permits are renewable but duration varies. Work authorization is restricted: expert roles (min EUR 3,937/month), management, international organisations, professional athletes, cultural professionals, or religious positions. First-permit processing averages 4 months (12 months in some cases); extended permits take 14 months typically (6 months occasionally). Dependents may reside.
This visa is ideal for individuals with established ties to Finland not covered elsewhere—most notably long-term dating partners—or those facing unique compassionate circumstances outside standard family or work pathways.
Must have a specific, valid reason for staying in Finland that is not covered by other standard permit categories.
Examples include an established dating relationship with a Finnish resident or intention to marry.
Must have sufficient financial resources to support oneself in Finland.
Must be in Finland (in most cases) or applying from abroad depending on the specific situation.
Must not be a danger to public order or security.
Min. Income
14,520 EUR/yr
Valid passport (shown in person at service point)
Passport photo (max 6 months old) or retrieval code
Colour copies of passport data pages and all pages with stamps/notes
Proof of legal stay in the country where applying
Form MP_1 (if applying from Finland for first permit)
Application-specific attachments explaining the grounds for the permit
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