Seasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €240

Stay Duration

Maximum 9 months within a 12-month period

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Temporary permit for non-EU seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry, or tourism with a maximum 9-month stay within a 12-month period.

The Seasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa) allows non-EU/EEA nationals to work temporarily in agriculture, forestry, or tourism in Finland. Issued by the Finnish Immigration Service under the EU Seasonal Workers Directive, it requires a confirmed job offer and is open to workers aged 18+ seeking up to 9 months' employment within a rolling 12-month period.

Initial fees are EUR 530 (electronic) or EUR 630 (paper); renewals cost EUR 230–430 depending on format. Processing typically takes 1 month, with some cases reaching 3 months. The permit is renewable for successive seasonal periods within a 9-month annual cap. Spouses cannot work on this visa, and family members cannot claim residence. Employment contracts and health insurance are mandatory.

This visa is ideal for agricultural workers, forestry technicians, and hospitality staff from outside the EEA seeking short-term, seasonal employment in Finland with a confirmed job offer.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Work must be seasonal (e.g., agriculture, forestry, tourism).

Duration of work must be a maximum of 9 months within a 12-month period.

Valid employment contract in a seasonal field.

Sufficient financial resources and appropriate accommodation.

Valid passport.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

17,556 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (valid at least 3 months after permit expiry)

Copies of all passport pages with markings

Passport photo (max 6 months old) or photo retrieval code

Proof of legal residence in the country where application is submitted

Employment contract or employer-provided TY6_plus form

Form MP_1 (if applying from within Finland)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Renewable permit — can extend if seasonal work continues within 9-month/12-month rolling limit
Most decisions within 1 month; legal maximum 90 days for full processing
Legal access to employment in agriculture, forestry, and tourism without advanced qualifications
Streamlined employer verification via TY6_plus form with straightforward documentation
Up to 9 months of continuous seasonal work possible within a 12-month rolling period
Minimum income threshold of EUR 17,556/year aligns with typical seasonal worker earnings
No labor market testing required unlike standard work permits in other sectors

Worth Knowing

Employment contract required before application — cannot apply on job search basis
Spouse and dependent family cannot obtain residence permits or accompany you
Spouse cannot work in Finland during your seasonal employment stay
Fees range EUR 230–EUR 630 depending on permit type and submission method
Strict 9-month maximum within any 12-month period; reapplication required if work continues
Family members cannot obtain residence permits or accompany you to Finland
Permit strictly terminates after 9 months in any 12-month period; requires reapplication to continue