Finland visa guides

Work, specialist, student, start-up and permanent residence permits for Finland, checked against the Finnish Immigration Service.

Latest check: 31 October 2026

Work visas

Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Finland)

Finland's main work residence permit: the 1,600 euro monthly income rule for 2026, the labour market test, how to apply through Enter Finland and what the Finnish Immigration Service says about processing.

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Specialist Permit and EU Blue Card (Finland)

The Finnish residence permits for highly skilled workers: the specialist permit with its 3,937 euro monthly salary rule for 2026, the two week fast track and the EU Blue Card.

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Residence Permit to Look for Work After Graduation (Finland)

The Finnish permit that lets graduates stay up to two years to look for work or start a business, with unrestricted working hours and a five year window to apply.

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Study visas

Student Residence Permit (Finland)

How to get a Finnish student residence permit: the 9,600 euro funds rule, bank statements, insurance, the 30 hour work average and the difference between A and B permits.

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Permanent residence

Permanent Residence Permit (Finland)

The five application paths for Finnish permanent residence for applications from 8 January 2026, including six years of residence, the 40,000 euro income path and the language levels.

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Business and investor visas

Start-up Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Finland)

Finland's residence permit for founders of growth start-ups: the Business Finland eligibility statement, two year permits, the fast track and the fees.

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Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). Always confirm the latest rules here before you apply.

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