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908/2017 — Intra-Corporate Transfer ICT Permit (ICT-oleskelulupa)
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908/2017 — 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.

Validity3 years
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Athlete, Coach or Trainer Permit (Urheilijan tai valmentajan oleskelulupa)
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Athlete, Coach or Trainer Permit (Urheilijan tai valmentajan oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Company Preparation and Order Supervision Permit (Toimitusten valmistelu ja valvonta)
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Company 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Consultant Residence Permit (Konsultin oleskelulupa)
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Consultant Residence Permit (Konsultin oleskelulupa)

Work permit for foreign consultants providing expert advisory services to Finnish organizations for up to 1 year.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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D-Visa — National D Visa (D-viisumi)
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D-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.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost95 EUR
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Degree Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkinnon perusteella)
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Degree Completed in Finland Work Permit (Oleskelulupa Suomessa suoritetun tutkinnon perusteella)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for graduates of Finnish institutions, waiving labor market testing and offering a pathway to permanent residency.

Validity6-9 months
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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EU Blue Card (EU:n sininen kortti)
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EU Blue Card (EU:n sininen kortti)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

EU-wide work permit for highly qualified professionals with a degree and salary above threshold, not bound to a single employer.

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost240 EUR
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EU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)
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EU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit for non-EU nationals after five years of legal residency in Finland, with rights to live and work across the EU.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing4–6 months
Cost380 EUR
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EU_FAM — Residence Card for Family Member of EU Citizen
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EU_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.

Validity5 years
Processing3–6 months
Cost240 EUR
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Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Yrittäjän oleskelulupa)
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Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Yrittäjän oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs operating profitable companies in Finland, with a pathway to permanent residency.

ValidityVaries (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Processing1–2 months
Cost240 EUR
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Exchange Student Residence Permit (Vaihto-opiskelijan oleskelulupa)
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Exchange 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.

ValidityVaries (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost240 EUR
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Family Reunification - Child (Oleskelulupa perhesiteen perusteella - lapsi)
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Family 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.

Validity4 years
Processing3–9 months
Cost400 EUR
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Family Reunification - Cohabiting Partner (Oleskelulupa - avopuoliso)
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Family Reunification - Cohabiting Partner (Oleskelulupa - avopuoliso)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for unmarried cohabiting partners of Finnish citizens or residents; requires two years of shared living and grants unrestricted work rights.

ValidityVaries (Extensible if relationship continues and requirements met)
Processing3–9 months
Cost750 EUR
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Family Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)
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Family Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for guardians of minor children in Finland, allowing caregivers to reunite with dependent family members and work without a separate permit.

ValidityLinked to the sponsor's permit
Processing9 months
Cost400 EUR
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Family Reunification - Other Relative (Oleskelulupa - muu omainen)
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Family Reunification - Other Relative (Oleskelulupa - muu omainen)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for fully dependent relatives of Finnish residents, granted only when denying the permit would be unreasonable under the circumstances.

ValidityLinked to the sponsor's permit
Processing9 months
Cost750 EUR
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Family Reunification - Spouse (Oleskelulupa perhesiteen perusteella - puoliso)
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Family Reunification - Spouse (Oleskelulupa perhesiteen perusteella - puoliso)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for spouses of Finnish citizens offering unrestricted work rights and a pathway to permanent residence.

Validity49 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost750 EUR
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Intergovernmental Agreement Worker Permit (Valtioiden väliseen sopimukseen perustuva työ)
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Intergovernmental Agreement Worker Permit (Valtioiden väliseen sopimukseen perustuva työ)

Streamlined work permit for specialists whose positions are required by formal bilateral or multilateral intergovernmental agreements.

ValidityVaries based on the agreement
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Internal Transfer within a Company (Yrityksen sisäinen siirto)
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Internal Transfer within a Company (Yrityksen sisäinen siirto)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within a company to a Finnish office, renewable for up to 3 years with work authorization.

Validity3 years
Processing2 weeks
Cost530 EUR
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International Organisation Worker Permit (Kansainvälisen järjestön oleskelulupa)
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International 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Internship Residence Permit (Harjoittelijan oleskelulupa)
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Internship Residence Permit (Harjoittelijan oleskelulupa)

Professional internship permit for non-EU nationals in Finland, renewable up to 18 months per grant.

Validity18 months
Processing1–3 months
Cost530 EUR
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Machine or System Delivery Permit (Koneen tai laitteiston toimitus)
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Machine or System Delivery Permit (Koneen tai laitteiston toimitus)

Temporary permit for foreign technicians installing or servicing machinery in Finland, streamlined for equipment delivery projects.

Validity6 months
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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OLE_MUU — Residence Permit on Other Grounds (Oleskelulupa muulla perusteella)
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OLE_MUU — Residence Permit on Other Grounds (Oleskelulupa muulla perusteella)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Flexible residence permit for circumstances outside standard categories; work authorization severely restricted to expert roles, management, and cultural professionals.

ValidityVaries (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Processing4 months – 1 year
Cost800 EUR
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OLE_TUT — Researcher Residence Permit (Tutkijan oleskelulupa)
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OLE_TUT — Researcher Residence Permit (Tutkijan oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for international researchers conducting scientific research at Finnish institutions for up to 2 years, renewable with a pathway to permanent residency.

Validity2 years
Processing1–2 months
Cost240 EUR
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P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)
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P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit with unrestricted work authorization in any field for foreign residents establishing long-term presence in Finland.

Validity5 years
Processing5 months – 1.2 years
Cost240 EUR
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Post-Degree Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkinnon perusteella)
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Post-Degree Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkinnon perusteella)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Graduates of Finnish educational institutions can remain and seek employment for up to 2 years with full work authorization.

Validity2 years
Processing2–3 months
Cost750 EUR
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Post-Research Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkimuksen perusteella)
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Post-Research Job Seeker Permit (Työnhakuoleskelulupa tutkimuksen perusteella)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for post-research job seekers to find employment or start a business in Finland for up to two years.

Validity2 years
Processing2–3 months
Cost750 EUR
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RP-AuPair — Au Pair Residence Permit (Au pairin oleskelulupa)
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RP-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.

Validity1 year
Processing3–8 months
Cost240 EUR
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Religious Community Employee Permit (Uskonnollisen yhdyskunnan työntekijän oleskelulupa)
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Religious Community Employee Permit (Uskonnollisen yhdyskunnan työntekijän oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for clergy employed by registered religious communities in Finland, renewable with PR pathway.

ValidityVaries based on employment
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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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)

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

Validity6-9 months
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Residence permit on the basis of family ties
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Residence 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.

Validity49 months
Processing3–9 months
Cost750 EUR
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Residence permit to look for work or to start a business
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Residence 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.

Validity2 years
Processing2–3 months
Cost750 EUR
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Schengen A — Airport Transit Visa - A Visa (Lentokenttäkauttakulkuviisumi)
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Schengen A — Airport Transit Visa - A Visa (Lentokenttäkauttakulkuviisumi)

Transit authorization for designated nationalities through Finnish airport international zones without Schengen entry.

ValidityVaries
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
CostFree
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Seasonal Work Certificate (Kausityötodistus)
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Seasonal Work Certificate (Kausityötodistus)

Short-term work certificate for seasonal employment up to 90 days in Finland; requires employer sponsorship and confirmed job offer.

Validity3 months
Processing3 months
Cost200 EUR
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Seasonal Work Residence Permit (Kausityön oleskelulupa)
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Seasonal 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.

ValidityMaximum 9 months within a 12-month period
Processing1–3 months
Cost240 EUR
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Specialist Residence Permit (Erityisasiantuntijan oleskelulupa)
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Specialist Residence Permit (Erityisasiantuntijan oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Employment-based residence permit for specialists in Finland, offering up to 2 years initial validity and a pathway to permanent residency.

Validity2 years
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Startup — Start-up Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Startup-yrittäjän oleskelulupa)
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Startup — Start-up Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Startup-yrittäjän oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for founders of innovative startups approved by Business Finland, valid for up to 2 years with renewal to 4 years total.

Validity2 years
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost650 EUR
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Student — Residence Permit for Studies (Opiskelijan oleskelulupa)
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Student — Residence Permit for Studies (Opiskelijan oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Study permit for non-EU nationals pursuing degrees in Finland, renewable for the full duration, allowing up to 30 hours weekly work.

ValidityGranted for the entire duration of studies; extendable via extended permit application.
Processing1–3 months
Cost600 EUR
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TTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)
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TTOL — Residence Permit for an Employed Person (Työntekijän oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

Validity1 year
Processing3 weeks – 2 months
Cost240 EUR
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Top and Middle Management Permit (Ylimmän ja keskijohdon oleskelulupa)
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Top and Middle Management Permit (Ylimmän ja keskijohdon oleskelulupa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Fast-tracked leadership permit for senior managers and executives at Finnish companies, with PR qualification.

ValidityUp to 1 year
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Visiting Teacher, Lecturer or Instructor Permit (Vierailevan opettajan oleskelulupa)
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Visiting 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.

Validity1 year
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Volunteering Residence Permit (Vapaaehtoistyön oleskelulupa)
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Volunteering Residence Permit (Vapaaehtoistyön oleskelulupa)

Residence permit for participants in approved volunteer programmes in Finland, valid for up to 1 year per grant.

Validity1 year
Processing1–3 months
Cost530 EUR
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Work in Culture or Arts Permit (Kulttuuri- tai taidetyön oleskelulupa)
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Work in Culture or Arts Permit (Kulttuuri- tai taidetyön oleskelulupa)

Residence permit for artists and performers with confirmed employment in Finland's cultural sector.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract; extensible as long as work continues)
Processing1–2 months
Cost530 EUR
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Work in Mass Media Permit (Joukkoviestintätyön oleskelulupa)
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Work 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.

Validity49 months
Processing1–2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Working Holiday Residence Permit (Työloman oleskelulupa)
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Working 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.

ValidityVaries (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Processing1–3 months
Cost240 EUR
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