Finland•Europe1–3 months
€240 EUR
Varies by filing options
Varies (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Holiday permit for citizens from Australia & Japan (age 18–30) or New Zealand & Canada (18–35) to work secondarily in Finland for up to 12 months.
The Finland Working Holiday Residence Permit (*Työloman oleskelulupa*) is a 12-month permit for young adults from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada to holiday in Finland with work rights. Australian and Japanese citizens must be 18–30; New Zealand and Canadian citizens, 18–35. Applicants must have no prior Working Holiday permit from Finland and meet health and character requirements.
The permit costs EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper); New Zealand citizens are exempt from fees. Processing typically takes one month, up to three months for complex cases. Spouses and dependents cannot accompany the applicant. Applicants must prove EUR 2,450 in savings, a return ticket, and health insurance covering the entire stay.
This visa is ideal for young adventurers from Australia, Japan, Canada, or New Zealand seeking a flexible year abroad with independent work rights and no pre-arranged job offer.
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
CanadaMust be a citizen of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or Canada.
Age 18–30 (AU and JP citizens) or 18–35 (NZ and CA citizens).
The primary purpose of the visit must be a holiday; work is secondary.
Must not have been granted a Working Holiday permit in Finland previously.
Must have sufficient funds for the first 3 months (approx. EUR 2,450) and a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one.
Must be healthy and have no criminal record.
Spouse, children, and other dependents may not accompany or join the applicant under this permit.
Must have health insurance covering illness, hospital care, and return home for the entire stay (NZ, JP, CA citizens; AU citizens should verify).
Min. Savings
2,450 EUR
Valid passport from country of nationality
Passport photo (no older than 6 months) or photo retrieval code
Colour copies of passport data page and all pages with notes
Document proving legal stay in the country of application
Return ticket or documentation showing sufficient funds to purchase one
Documentation proving sufficient funds (approx. EUR 2,450 for first 3 months)
Health insurance covering illness, hospital care and return home for entire stay (required for NZ, JP, CA citizens; AU citizens may need to verify)
| Working Holiday Permit Application (Enter Finland online or paper form MP_1 if already in Finland) | — |
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