Finland•Europe1–3 months
€240 EUR
Varies by filing options
Maximum 9 months within a 12-month period
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Temporary permit for non-EU seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry, or tourism with a maximum 9-month stay within a 12-month period.
The Seasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa) allows non-EU/EEA nationals to work temporarily in agriculture, forestry, or tourism in Finland. Issued by the Finnish Immigration Service under the EU Seasonal Workers Directive, it requires a confirmed job offer and is open to workers aged 18+ seeking up to 9 months' employment within a rolling 12-month period.
Initial fees are EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper); renewals cost EUR 230–430 depending on format. Processing typically takes 1 month, with some cases reaching 3 months. The permit is renewable for successive seasonal periods within a 9-month annual cap. Spouses cannot work on this visa, and family members cannot claim residence. Employment contracts and health insurance are mandatory.
This visa is ideal for agricultural workers, forestry technicians, and hospitality staff from outside the EEA seeking short-term, seasonal employment in Finland with a confirmed job offer.
Work must be seasonal (e.g., agriculture, forestry, tourism).
Duration of work must be a maximum of 9 months within a 12-month period.
Valid employment contract in a seasonal field.
Sufficient financial resources and appropriate accommodation.
Valid passport.
Min. Income
17,556 EUR/yr
Valid passport (valid at least 3 months after permit expiry)
Copies of all passport pages with markings
Passport photo (max 6 months old) or photo retrieval code
Proof of legal residence in the country where application is submitted
Employment contract or employer-provided TY6_plus form
Form MP_1 (if applying from within Finland)
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