Finland•EuropeSeasonal Work Certificate (Kausityötodistus)
At a Glance
3 months
EUR €200–€300
Varies by filing options
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Short-term work certificate for seasonal employment up to 90 days in Finland; requires employer sponsorship and confirmed job offer.
The Seasonal Work Certificate (Kausityötodistus) is Finland's streamlined visa for non-EU/EEA nationals in short-term seasonal work (agriculture, forestry, tourism). Issued by the Finnish Immigration Service, it requires a confirmed job offer in a designated seasonal sector and permits stays of maximum 90 days within any 180-day period. It does not extend visa-free stay rights.
Processing takes up to 90 days. Application fees are EUR 200 (electronic) or EUR 300 (paper). Spouses cannot work. The certificate is renewable under new employment contracts, provided the 90-day rolling limit per 180-day period is maintained.
This visa is ideal for agricultural laborers, forestry workers, and hospitality staff from outside the EU/EEA seeking temporary seasonal employment in Finland.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
FinlandSeasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Work must be defined as 'seasonal work' (e.g., agriculture, forestry, tourism)
Duration of work must be a maximum of 90 days
Applicant must be a citizen of a visa-free country (if not, a visa for seasonal work is required instead)
Confirmed employment contract in a seasonal sector
Sufficient financial resources and appropriate accommodation in Finland
Valid passport
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
17,556 EUR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Employment contract
Housing confirmation
Passport photos
Employment contract (sponsor)
Employer documentation (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Low application fee — EUR 60 for short-term seasonal work entry
- Renewable within rolling periods — can secure multiple consecutive seasonal contracts
- Simplified employer pathway — no complex work permit bureaucracy
- Addresses acute labor shortages — rapid legal entry for agriculture, forestry, tourism
- No permanent residence barrier — accessible to all qualifying nationalities
- Exempt from lengthy labor market testing (up to 90 days) — streamlined approval for shorter contracts
- Self-petitioning option — applicant applies directly without employer intermediary
Worth Knowing
- Labor market testing applies to 6-9 month contracts — longer positions face additional scrutiny
- Variable processing timeline — decision speed depends on application volume and completeness
- Minimum income threshold EUR 17,556 annually — must meet proof-of-funds requirement
- Seasonal sectors only — agriculture, forestry, tourism work exclusively
- Spouse and dependents have no work authorization — family members cannot legally work
- Absolute 90-day cap within 12-month period — non-extendable maximum stay ceiling
- Does not lead to permanent residence — cannot convert to long-term pathway or citizenship
- Restricted to visa-free nationals only — non-visa-exempt citizens must apply for standard seasonal permit instead
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain confirmed seasonal work contract
Verify housing
Ensure accommodation meets health/safety standards
Prepare documents
Employment contract, housing proof, passport
Apply at Migri
Submit application to Finnish Immigration Service
Labour market testing
May apply for 6-9 month positions
Pay fee
EUR 60 application fee
Await decision
2-4 weeks
Application Forms
Go to application portal| TOD_P_KAUSI Main seasonal work certificate application form (worker submits) | — |
| TY6_plus Employer supplement — employment terms and wage confirmation (employer submits via Enter Finland or paper) | — |
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