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🇫🇮 Finland

Finland Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Fast-track permit for IT experts, engineers, and consultants with above-average remuneration.

Official Finland work visa page

Residence Permit for Specialist (Erityisasiantuntija)

Fast-track permit for IT experts, engineers, and consultants with above-average remuneration.

Typical duration
1 to 2 years renewable (up to 4-year continuous permit)
Path to permanent residency
Permanent residence permit (P-lupa) after 4 years of continuous residence (A-permit)

Main requirements

  • Gross salary ≥ €3,638/month
  • Higher education degree
  • 14-day fast track processing

Official page

Documents usually needed for Finland

  • For Specialist Permit: job offer requiring expert skills with gross salary ≥ €3,638/month
  • Higher education degree or equivalent proven expertise
  • Application submitted via Enter Finland online portal
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Enter Finland Online Application

    Submit electronic application via Enter Finland portal with employment contract attached.

    1 day

  2. 2

    14-Day Fast Track Biometrics

    Identify yourself at a Finnish mission or VFS Global center within the fast-track window.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    D-Visa & Residence Permit Card

    Receive D-visa sticker to travel immediately while physical biometric residence card is produced.

    Immediate travel grant

More about moving to Finland

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Finland. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) & Business Finland

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) & Business Finland on the official website before applying.