Finland•EuropeMachine or System Delivery Permit (Koneen tai laitteiston toimitus)
At a Glance
1–2 months
EUR €760–€1,060
Varies by filing options
6 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Temporary permit for foreign technicians installing or servicing machinery in Finland, streamlined for equipment delivery projects.
The Machine or System Delivery Permit is a specialized residence permit for technicians and engineers employed by foreign suppliers to install, service, or assemble machinery or systems for Finnish clients. It streamlines entry for short-term technical assignments tied to a specific delivery contract.
Permits last up to six months and are not renewable. Online applications cost €530 for a first permit and €230 for extensions; paper applications cost €630 and €430 respectively. Processing typically takes one month; in complex cases, up to two months. The permit does not provide a pathway to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for specialized technicians and engineers dispatched by international suppliers to complete machinery delivery, installation, or servicing projects in Finland.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
FinlandTTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Purpose of stay is to carry out an assignment related to the supply of an individual machine, device, product line, or expert system.
Must have confirmed employment before applying.
Work duration is limited to a maximum of six months.
Must have sufficient financial resources (minimum EUR 1,463/month in 2026 if no collective agreement applies).
Must have a supply contract indicating the work covered.
KEY CRITERIA
Education
vocational or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Income
17,556 EUR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport.
Signed work contract or binding job offer.
Supply contract indicating the work covered.
Terms of employment form (filled by employer).
Passport photo (no more than 6 months old).
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Clear fee structure with online and paper options across all fee tiers (€230–€630).
- Streamlined process for short-term technical assignments without labor market testing.
- Lower online application fees (€530 first permit, €230 extended) compared to paper options.
- Family members permitted to apply as dependents during the assignment.
- No language requirement, easing access for international technical specialists.
- No nationality restrictions; applicants from any country can apply.
- Project-specific work authorization for delivery technicians and specialists tied to the supply contract.
Worth Knowing
- Maximum duration is six months; longer stays require a standard residence permit for an employed person.
- First permit must be applied for abroad with employer supplementation required.
- The permit is tied to the specific supply contract; reassignment or contract changes may require new application.
- Not a pathway to permanent residency or long-term settlement.
Application Process
Apply for a first residence permit abroad via Enter Finland or on paper.
Employer must supplement the application by filling in the 'Terms of employment' form.
Prove identity at a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate) abroad.
Wait for a decision while abroad.
If granted, collect the residence permit card.
Application Forms
| OLE_TY5 Residence permit application for other gainful employment (paper form) | Fill online |
| MP_1Optional Identity response form (attach only if application submitted in Finland) | Fill online |
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