Residence Permit for an Employed Person
Finland
Last updated: December 23, 2025
1 year
$810-$1030
2-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This is a work permit for people who want to move to Finland and work for a Finnish company. If you're not from the EU, you need this permit to legally work in Finland. You get it when you have a job offer from a Finnish employer. You can work in Finland for your employer. You can bring your spouse and children with you. After 2 years, you can get a better permit that gives you more freedom. Yes. This is the most common work permit in Finland. Applications are being accepted right now.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for your employer
- Bring spouse (21+) and children (under 18)
- Common-law partners after 2 years together
- Free healthcare once registered
- Job protection: 3-6 months to find new job if fired
- Switch employers in same field
- Path to permanent residence after 6 years or 4 years with higher salary
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must not have EU passport (EU citizens exempt)
- Must have signed job contract before applying
- Job must pay minimum €1,600 per month ($1,884)
- No serious criminal record
- Not a security risk to Finland
- Must have qualifications for the job
- Will not need social assistance while in Finland
Financial Requirement
Minimum €1,600 per month gross ($1,884). Job must meet this salary threshold.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be presented in person at Finnish mission
- Signed job contractEmployment agreement with Finnish employer
- Job offer proofCertification from Finnish company
- Bank statementsLast 6 months of account history
- Educational certificatesIf required for the job position
- Police clearanceFrom home country if requested
- Housing proofRental agreement or employer-provided housing
- Document translationsAll documents must be in English, Finnish, or Swedish
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.