Post-Degree Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkinnon perusteella)

This post-degree job seeker permit allows recent graduates of Finnish educational institutions to remain in Finland and seek employment for up to two years. Issued under code OLE_tyonhaku, it is available to those who have completed a degree in Finland. You must demonstrate minimum financial resources of €12,360 annually and apply within five years of your previous study permit's expiration.

The permit grants full work authorization and is renewable. Application fees are €750 for online first-time applications or €800 for paper submission; extended permits cost €230 online or €430 by paper. Processing takes approximately two to three months. Your spouse may work without restriction.

This visa is ideal for international graduates seeking flexibility to explore the Finnish job market without a pre-existing employment contract while building toward permanent residence.