Residence permit for an employed person
For people with a job offer in Finland. The terms of employment must meet Finnish standards, and for some occupations a labour market consideration applies.
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Immigrate to Finland
A safe, innovative and nature-rich country with a strong technology sector and clear residence permit routes for skilled workers.
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Typical processing
- 1–3 months
Why Finland
Why immigrate to Finland?
Finland ranks highly in international quality-of-life and happiness reports, and offers excellent education, a thriving technology and start-up scene, and strong protections for workers.
Residence permits are handled by the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), with most applications made online. Specialists and start-up founders have dedicated routes, and many employers actively recruit international professionals.
Visa categories
Available visa categories for Finland
- 01Residence permit for an employed person
- 02Specialist residence permit
- 03EU Blue Card
- 04Start-up entrepreneur permit
- 05Student residence permit
- 06Family reunification
Pathways in detail
Specialist residence permit and EU Blue Card
For specialists in demanding roles, usually with a higher-education degree and a salary above the level set for the route. These permits can be processed on a faster track.
NOTESalary levels are reviewed each year.
Get started
Immigrate to Finland — start with an assessment
Typical processing time: 1–3 months
Times vary by visa category and individual circumstances. Contact us for an estimate based on your profile.
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Find out which Finland routes fit your profile
Start with an eligibility assessment, or book a consultation to talk it through with our team.