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Research Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkimuksen perusteella)
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Research Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkimuksen perusteella)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €1,820

Stay Duration

6-9 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Residence permit for PhD graduates and researchers to work in Finland after completing research, with unrestricted work rights and 1–2 month processing.

The Research Completed in Finland Work Permit is a residence permit for researchers who finished research in Finland and secured employment or entrepreneurship. Issued by Migri, it bridges the transition from research to work-based residency. qualification requires a doctoral certificate or research completion confirmation, plus an employment contract or business documentation in Finland.

Fees start at EUR 530 for electronic application or EUR 630 for paper; extensions cost EUR 230 (electronic) or EUR 430 (paper). Spouses can work unrestricted; the permit is renewable. Processing typically takes 1–2 months. Applicants must prove identity at a Finnish mission and maintain compliance with Finnish employment law.

This visa is ideal for international researchers who have completed their doctoral studies or research projects in Finland and wish to transition into employment or launch a startup domestically.

Cost Breakdown

First permit — electronic applicationEUR €530
First permit — paper applicationEUR €630
Extended permit — electronic applicationEUR €230
Extended permit — paper applicationEUR €430
TotalEUR €1,820

Conversion Paths

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Validity5 years
Processing5 months – 1.2 years
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 17556 EUR

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Education

master or higher

Min. Income

14,520 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Housing confirmation

Passport photos

Employment contract (sponsor)

Employer documentation (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Streamlined transition from research to employment without administrative friction
  • Renewable permit with clear conversion path to permanent residency or entrepreneur status
  • Spouse has unrestricted work rights and can pursue independent career in Finland
  • Low application fee of EUR 60 with no nationality restrictions
  • No formal language requirements specified — open to non-Finnish speakers
  • Dual intent permitted — can pursue both research outcomes and employment simultaneously
  • Minimal documentation burden compared to standard work permits from abroad

Worth Knowing

  • Processing timelines vary — plan for flexible start dates and allow scheduling buffer time
  • Minimum annual income requirement of EUR 17,556 must be demonstrated and maintained throughout stay
  • Application submitted to Finnish Immigration Service requires employer documentation and employment verification
  • Labour market testing may apply for positions within 6–9 month duration window
  • Applicant must have completed a doctoral or master's-level research project in Finland
  • Mandatory employment contract or active business registration required before permit approval
  • Exclusive to researchers who have completed research in Finland — cannot transition directly from abroad

Application Process

1

Complete research

Obtain doctoral certificate or research organisation completion confirmation

2

Secure employment or establish entrepreneurship/business in Finland

3

Prepare documents

Valid passport, doctoral certificate or research completion confirmation, employment contract or business documentation, passport photo

4

Submit application

Apply online via Enter Finland (EUR 530) or with paper form OLE_TY5 (EUR 630) before or after arriving in Finland

5

Employer supplement

Employer completes Terms of Employment form

6

Prove identity

Attend Finnish mission abroad or service point in Finland to verify identity

7

Await decision

1–2 months (statutory maximum 2 months)

Application Forms

Go to application portal
OLE_TY5 — Residence Permit Application on Other Grounds (Oleskelulupahakemus muun työn perusteella)—

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