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Consultant Residence Permit (Konsultin oleskelulupa)
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Consultant Residence Permit (Konsultin oleskelulupa)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €760–€1,060

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Work permit for foreign consultants providing expert advisory services to Finnish organizations for up to 1 year.

The Consultant Residence Permit is a temporary work authorization issued by Finnish Immigration (Migri) for foreign consultants providing specialized advisory services to Finnish organizations. Applicants must have a job offer as a consultant, hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and meet the EUR 3,937/month salary threshold.

The permit allows a maximum one-year stay; longer work requires applying for a residence permit for employed persons. Application fees are EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper) for first permits, and EUR 230/EUR 430 for extensions. Spouses work without restriction and dependents may reside. Processing takes approximately one month, occasionally extending to two.

This visa is ideal for specialized international consultants—in technology, management, or engineering—hired for defined projects with bachelor's degrees and formal consulting contracts meeting Finnish salary requirements.

Cost Breakdown

First permit (electronic)EUR €530
First permit (paper)EUR €630
Extended permit (electronic)EUR €230
Extended permit (paper)EUR €430
TotalEUR €760–€1,060

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Processing3 weeks – 2 months
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P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)
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P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Validity5 years
Processing5 months – 1.2 years
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ValidityIndefinite
Processing4–6 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have confirmed employment or a binding job offer in Finland.

Must work in expert duties requiring special expertise.

Must have a higher education degree or equivalent professional experience.

Salary must meet the specialist threshold (EUR 3,937/month in 2026).

Must provide a supply contract indicating the work covered.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

17,556 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Salary documentation

Passport photos

Transfer notification (sponsor)

Company registration (sponsor)

Parent company verification (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast-track service available with decisions within 2 weeks for specialist consultants
  • Spouse can work without restriction
  • Conversion pathway to employed person or permanent residence for longer-term work
  • Competitive EUR 240 application fee with no electronic variant surcharge
  • Minimal documentation requirements: passport, employment contract, and salary records

Worth Knowing

  • Maximum 1 year initial permit; longer employment requires conversion to different visa type (fi-employed-person)
  • Requires confirmed job offer and supply contract from Finnish organization
  • Must meet specialist salary threshold of EUR 3,937/month (2026)
  • Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required
  • Expert duties requirement excludes general labor and routine work positions
  • Not available for self-employment or entrepreneurship

Application Process

1

Verify qualification

Confirm you have a job as a consultant and meet salary and document requirements

2

Prepare documents

Passport, supply contract, salary documentation, employment terms

3

Fill in application

Complete OLE_TY5 form online via Enter Finland or on paper

4

Pay fee

EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper) for first permit

5

Employer supplement

Employer adds terms of employment via Enter Finland for Employers

6

Prove identity

Visit Finnish mission abroad (first permit) or service point in Finland

7

Await decision

Typically 1 month; up to 2 months maximum

Application Forms

Go to application portal
OLE_TY5 – Oleskelulupahakemus muun työn perusteellaFill online
Terms of Employment (employer supplement)Fill online

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