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D-Visa — National D Visa (D-viisumi)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

EUR €215

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

100-day visa for specialists, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to enter Finland while a residence permit application is processed.

The Finnish D visa is a national long-stay visa enabling entry to Finland while a residence permit application is processed. It applies to specialists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and others with pending residence permits. The visa is valid up to 100 days and must overlap with the residence permit by at least one day.

The visa costs €95 for online application or €120 for paper submission. Spouses and dependents are permitted. Work is prohibited; employment can only commence once the residence permit becomes active. The visa can convert to residence permit categories including employed person, specialist, EU Blue Card, startup entrepreneur, and entrepreneur. Processing times vary.

This visa is ideal for skilled workers and entrepreneurs whose residence permits are approved but awaiting physical delivery, or whose cards have been lost or expired while abroad.

Cost Breakdown

Online applicationEUR €95

Paper applicationEUR €120

TotalEUR €215

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

ValidityVaries (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)

Processing1–2 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be applying for a residence permit or already hold one.

Intended for specific categories such as specialists, growth entrepreneurs, or researchers, or for replacing a lost/stolen residence permit card.

Must have a valid passport.

Must meet the criteria for the associated residence permit if applying simultaneously.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

D visa application form.

Valid passport.

Recent passport photo (compliant with police guidelines).

Proof of residence permit application or status.

Document explaining the need for the D visa (e.g., lost card report, or proof of pending residence permit).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows travel to Finland while residence permit application processes — no wait for physical card delivery
Covers dependents; spouse can work without restrictions during stay
Enables fast-track entry mechanism for qualified skilled workers, specialists, and researchers
Provides recovery pathway if residence permit card lost or expired while abroad
No job offer required — available to specialists, entrepreneurs, researchers, and others

Worth Knowing

Strictly linked to a residence permit application or existing permit — not a standalone visa
Valid for maximum of 100 days; must overlap with residence permit activation by at least 1 day
Processing times vary; no guaranteed expedited timeline compared to standard procedures
Work is prohibited until the valid residence permit takes effect — strictly temporal restriction

Application Process

Apply for the D visa in conjunction with a residence permit application (via Enter Finland or paper form).

Pay the processing fee (online or at a mission).

Visit a Finnish mission or VFS center to prove identity and provide biometrics.

Leave your passport with the official for the visa sticker to be affixed upon approval.

Receive the D visa, which allows entry to Finland while the residence permit is being processed or if the card is lost.

Application Forms

D Visa Application

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