TTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)

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TTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €240

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Renewable 1-year work residence permit for non-EU professionals employed in Finland with a signed job offer and minimum EUR 1,600/month salary, subject to labour market testing.

The Residence Permit for an Employed Person is Finland's standard work visa for non-EU nationals. Issued by Migri, it requires a signed employment contract with minimum salary of EUR 1,600/month and TE Office labor market assessment. Applicants must possess necessary qualifications for the role.

The permit extends from 1 year initially in increments up to 4 years with indefinite renewal while employed. First permits cost EUR 240; extensions are EUR 230 (electronic) or EUR 430 (paper). Spouses have unrestricted work rights, dependents are permitted, and the permit provides a pathway to permanent residency.

This visa is ideal for skilled and semi-skilled professionals outside the EU/EEA who have secured a concrete job offer from a Finnish employer meeting the minimum salary requirement.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Finland

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Validity5 years

Processing5 months – 1.2 years

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have a signed employment contract or a binding job offer from a Finnish employer.

The job must meet the minimum salary threshold (EUR 1,600/month in 2026).

Must possess the necessary qualifications, education, or professional skills for the role.

Must not have a serious criminal record and must not pose a security risk.

The employer must provide the terms of employment via the Enter Finland for Employers service.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

vocational or higher

Min. Income

19,200 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

Path to permanent residency available after meeting duration and salary requirements
Spouse can work without restriction; dependents allowed to accompany
Access to Finnish social security and healthcare benefits upon registration
Modest salary threshold of EUR 1,600/month (EUR 19,200 annually) for 2026
Full work rights in Finland for duration of employment contract
Low application fee of EUR 240 compared to other European work permits
Vocational education level sufficient; no degree requirement

Worth Knowing

Tied to specific employment conditions; changing jobs requires new permit or notification
Zero-hours contracts do not qualify under employment standards
Labour market test required by TE Office before permit approval
Employer must initiate application via Enter Finland for Employers service
Processing times can be several months; advance planning essential
Labour market test required — employer must demonstrate no EU/EEA workers available for the role

Application Process

Secure a job offer from a Finnish employer.

Employer fills in the terms of employment in the Enter Finland for Employers service.

Applicant submits the residence permit application via Enter Finland.

Pay the processing fee (EUR 240).

Visit a Finnish mission or service point to prove identity and provide biometrics.

Wait for the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) to process the application.

Receive the residence permit card upon approval.

Application Forms

Go to application portal

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Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Fees

EUR 750 (electronic first permit) / EUR 950 (paper first permit); EUR 230 (electronic extension) / E…

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Forms

OLE_TY1 - Residence permit application for an employed person (TTOL)

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Official Info

https://migri.fi/en/residence-permit-for-an-employed-person

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Max Stay Estimate

type: years, initialDays: 365, notes: First permit up to 1 year; extensions up to 4 years each; rene…

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Pr Pathway

true

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Processing Estimates

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Processing Time

1–2 months (first permit and extension). Average for positive decisions in May 2026: 23 days (first …

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Renewable

true

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Overview

Renewable 1-year work residence permit for non-EU professionals employed in Finland with a signed job offer and minimum EUR 1,600/month salary, subject to labour market testing.

This visa is ideal for skilled and semi-skilled professionals outside the EU/EEA who have secured a concrete job offer from a Finnish employer meeting the minimum salary requirement.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have a signed employment contract or a binding job offer from a Finnish employer.

The job must meet the minimum salary threshold (EUR 1,600/month in 2026).

Must possess the necessary qualifications, education, or professional skills for the role.

Must not have a serious criminal record and must not pose a security risk.

The employer must provide the terms of employment via the Enter Finland for Employers service.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

vocational or higher

Min. Income

19,200 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

Path to permanent residency available after meeting duration and salary requirements
Spouse can work without restriction; dependents allowed to accompany
Access to Finnish social security and healthcare benefits upon registration
Modest salary threshold of EUR 1,600/month (EUR 19,200 annually) for 2026
Full work rights in Finland for duration of employment contract
Low application fee of EUR 240 compared to other European work permits
Vocational education level sufficient; no degree requirement

Worth Knowing

Tied to specific employment conditions; changing jobs requires new permit or notification
Zero-hours contracts do not qualify under employment standards
Labour market test required by TE Office before permit approval
Employer must initiate application via Enter Finland for Employers service
Processing times can be several months; advance planning essential
Labour market test required — employer must demonstrate no EU/EEA workers available for the role

Application Process