Finland
All Visa Pathways(50 visas)
Finland908/2017 — Intra-Corporate Transfer ICT Permit (ICT-oleskelulupa)
EU ICT Directive permit for managers and specialists transferred within a multinational company from a non-EU office to Finland; up to 3 years.
FinlandAsylum - Refugee Status (Turvapaikka - pakolainen)
International protection status for individuals fleeing persecution, offering a 3-year renewable permit with no initial application fee and work authorization after 3-6 months.
FinlandAsylum - Subsidiary Protection (Toissijainen suojelu)
Protection for asylum seekers who face death, torture, or armed conflict threats but don't qualify as refugees, with work authorization and renewable permits.
FinlandAthlete, Coach or Trainer Permit (Urheilijan tai valmentajan oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for professional athletes, coaches, and trainers in Finland, offering first permits up to 1 year and extended permits up to 4 years tied to employment.
FinlandCompany Preparation and Order Supervision Permit (Toimitusten valmistelu ja valvonta)
Work permit for foreign professionals supervising company setup or order delivery in Finland for up to one year.
FinlandConsultant Residence Permit (Konsultin oleskelulupa)
Work permit for foreign consultants providing expert advisory services to Finnish organizations for up to 1 year.
FinlandD-Visa — National D Visa (D-viisumi)
100-day visa for specialists, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to enter Finland while a residence permit application is processed.
FinlandDegree Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkinnon perusteella)
Work permit for graduates of Finnish institutions, waiving labor market testing and offering a pathway to permanent residency.
FinlandEU Blue Card (EU:n sininen kortti)
EU-wide work permit for highly qualified professionals with a degree and salary above threshold, not bound to a single employer.
FinlandEU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)
Indefinite residence permit for non-EU nationals after five years of legal residency in Finland, with rights to live and work across the EU.
FinlandEU_FAM — Residence Card for Family Member of EU Citizen
Residence permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens exercising free movement rights in Finland, granting unrestricted work and stay.
FinlandEntrepreneur Residence Permit (Yrittäjän oleskelulupa)
Renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs operating profitable companies in Finland, with a pathway to permanent residency.
FinlandExchange Student Residence Permit (Vaihto-opiskelijan oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for international exchange students at Finnish higher education institutions with part-time work authorization of up to 30 hours per week.
FinlandExploitation by Employer Certificate (Todistus työnantajan hyväksikäytöstä)
Residence permit or work certificate for foreign workers exploited by their employer in Finland, granting unrestricted work rights for one year.
FinlandFamily Reunification - Child (Oleskelulupa perhesiteen perusteella - lapsi)
Renewable residence permit for minors joining parents in Finland, granted for up to 4 years with unrestricted work authorization.
FinlandFamily Reunification - Cohabiting Partner (Oleskelulupa - avopuoliso)
Residence permit for unmarried cohabiting partners of Finnish citizens or residents; requires two years of shared living and grants unrestricted work rights.
FinlandFamily Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)
Residence permit for guardians of minor children in Finland, allowing caregivers to reunite with dependent family members and work without a separate permit.
FinlandFamily Reunification - Other Relative (Oleskelulupa - muu omainen)
Residence permit for fully dependent relatives of Finnish residents, granted only when denying the permit would be unreasonable under the circumstances.
FinlandFamily Reunification - Spouse (Oleskelulupa perhesiteen perusteella - puoliso)
Residence permit for spouses of Finnish citizens offering unrestricted work rights and a pathway to permanent residence.
FinlandIntergovernmental Agreement Worker Permit (Valtioiden väliseen sopimukseen perustuva työ)
Streamlined work permit for specialists whose positions are required by formal bilateral or multilateral intergovernmental agreements.
FinlandInternal Transfer within a Company (Yrityksen sisäinen siirto)
Residence permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within a company to a Finnish office, renewable for up to 3 years with work authorization.
FinlandInternational Organisation Worker Permit (Kansainvälisen järjestön oleskelulupa)
Renewable residence permit for employees of international organisations based in Finland, with first permits up to 1 year and extended permits renewable to 4 years each.
FinlandInternship Residence Permit (Harjoittelijan oleskelulupa)
Professional internship permit for non-EU nationals in Finland, renewable up to 18 months per grant.
FinlandMachine or System Delivery Permit (Koneen tai laitteiston toimitus)
Temporary permit for foreign technicians installing or servicing machinery in Finland, streamlined for equipment delivery projects.
FinlandOLE_MUU — Residence Permit on Other Grounds (Oleskelulupa muulla perusteella)
Flexible residence permit for circumstances outside standard categories; work authorization severely restricted to expert roles, management, and cultural professionals.
FinlandOLE_TUT — Researcher Residence Permit (Tutkijan oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for international researchers conducting scientific research at Finnish institutions for up to 2 years, renewable with a pathway to permanent residency.
FinlandP-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)
Indefinite residence permit with unrestricted work authorization in any field for foreign residents establishing long-term presence in Finland.
FinlandPost-Degree Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkinnon perusteella)
Graduates of Finnish educational institutions can remain and seek employment for up to 2 years with full work authorization.
FinlandPost-Research Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkimuksen perusteella)
Residence permit for post-research job seekers to find employment or start a business in Finland for up to two years.
FinlandRP-AuPair — Au Pair Residence Permit (Au pairin oleskelulupa)
One-year cultural exchange permit for young adults (17-30) to live with a Finnish family as an au pair, with mandatory language or culture course.
FinlandReligious Community Employee Permit (Uskonnollisen yhdyskunnan työntekijän oleskelulupa)
Work permit for clergy employed by registered religious communities in Finland, renewable with PR pathway.
FinlandResearch Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkimuksen perusteella)
Residence permit for PhD graduates and researchers to work in Finland after completing research, with unrestricted work rights and 1–2 month processing.
FinlandResidence Permit on Compassionate Grounds (Oleskelulupa yksilöllisestä inhimillisestä syystä)
Residence permit for individuals unable to return home due to severe health, family ties, or humanitarian crises, with unrestricted work rights.
FinlandResidence permit on the basis of family ties
Family reunification permit for spouses, partners, and children of Finnish residents; grants unrestricted work rights and is valid for up to 4 years per grant.
FinlandResidence permit to look for work or to start a business
Search for work or launch a business in Finland for up to 2 years after completing your studies there.
FinlandSchengen A — Airport Transit Visa - A Visa (Lentokenttäkauttakulkuviisumi)
Transit authorization for designated nationalities through Finnish airport international zones without Schengen entry.
FinlandSeasonal Work Certificate (Kausityötodistus)
Short-term work certificate for seasonal employment up to 90 days in Finland; requires employer sponsorship and confirmed job offer.
FinlandSeasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa)
Temporary permit for non-EU seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry, or tourism with a maximum 9-month stay within a 12-month period.
FinlandSpecialist Residence Permit (Erityisasiantuntijan oleskelulupa)
Employment-based residence permit for specialists in Finland, offering up to 2 years initial validity and a pathway to permanent residency.
FinlandStartup — Start-up Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Startup-yrittäjän oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for founders of innovative startups approved by Business Finland, valid for up to 2 years with renewal to 4 years total.
FinlandStudent — Residence Permit for Studies (Opiskelijan oleskelulupa)
Study permit for non-EU nationals pursuing degrees in Finland, renewable for the full duration, allowing up to 30 hours weekly work.
FinlandTTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)
Renewable 1-year work residence permit for non-EU professionals employed in Finland with a signed job offer and minimum EUR 1,600/month salary, subject to labour market testing.
FinlandTemporary Protection Permit (Tilapäinen suojelu)
Humanitarian protection for those fleeing armed conflict, with rapid approval, immediate work authorization, and no processing fees.
FinlandTop and Middle Management Permit (Ylimmän ja keskijohdon oleskelulupa)
Fast-tracked leadership permit for senior managers and executives at Finnish companies, with PR qualification.
FinlandVictim of Human Trafficking Permit (Ihmiskaupan uhrin oleskelulupa)
Temporary or continuous residence permit for identified or suspected victims of human trafficking in Finland, with full work rights and access to support services.
FinlandVisiting Teacher, Lecturer or Instructor Permit (Vierailevan opettajan oleskelulupa)
Temporary residence permit for educators invited to teach, lecture, or instruct at Finnish institutions for up to one year.
FinlandVolunteering Residence Permit (Vapaaehtoistyön oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for participants in approved volunteer programmes in Finland, valid for up to 1 year per grant.
FinlandWork in Culture or Arts Permit (Kulttuuri- tai taidetyön oleskelulupa)
Residence permit for artists and performers with confirmed employment in Finland's cultural sector.
FinlandWork in Mass Media Permit (Joukkoviestintätyön oleskelulupa)
Work permit for journalists and media professionals employed by foreign media organisations, valid up to 4 years and renewable.
FinlandWorking Holiday Residence Permit (Työloman oleskelulupa)
Holiday permit for citizens from Australia & Japan (age 18–30) or New Zealand & Canada (18–35) to work secondarily in Finland for up to 12 months.