Finland•EuropeResidence Permit for Employed Person
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-120 days
Application Fee
240 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
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
Residence permit for non-EU citizens with employment contracts for work in Finland. Requires confirmed job offer and salary meeting minimum income requirements. Employer may apply for certification to enable fast-track processing.
Non-EU citizens working in Finland must have a residence permit for employed persons. This permit is granted for work that meets the income requirement of at least EUR 1,600 gross monthly salary. Labour market testing may apply for some positions.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
19,200 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
1 day
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity
Employment contract
Signed contract or binding job offer
Passport photos
Recent biometric photos
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed by employer
Company registration
Business ID and registration documents
Proof of payment capacity
Tax returns or financial statements
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Work rights in granted field
- Can change jobs with restrictions
- Family can apply for residence permits
- Fast-track option available
Considerations
- Requires confirmed employment
- Minimum income requirement
- Labour market testing may apply
- Job-specific initially
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain confirmed employment contract or binding job offer
Check income requirement
Ensure salary meets minimum EUR 1,600/month
Prepare documents
Gather employment contract, passport, proof of identity
Apply abroad
Submit application at Finnish embassy or consulate
Pay fee
EUR 240 application fee
Await decision
2-4 months standard, 2 weeks if employer certified
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application for Employment
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