Finland Residence Permit Process 2023

If you want to work in Finland you need to apply for a most common permit called a “Residence Permit” for an employed person. Recently total of 47 companies have been approved by the Finland Immigration Service to sponsor foreign applicants for work in Finland. Almost 29,213 permits have been issued in the last 6 months. Today in this article, we provide you the complete information about the Finland Residence Permit Process for employment in 2023.

Finland Residence Permit Process 

Details of Finland Residence Permit 2023

Permit Type Resident Permit For a Employee

Eligible For non-EU Nationals

Eligible Occupations for Finland Residence Permit

Cook

Insulation worker

Cleaner

Construction worker

Farm worker

Welder

Gardener

Lorry driver, truck driver

Plasterer

Care Assistant

Domestic worker

Details of Residence Permit

It is the type of permit granted to the employed person for the professional field according to his job. If you get the residence permit it means you are allowed to work in Finland for your Finnish Employer.

Processing Time of Residence Permit: 2 Months 

✓ Eligible Age For Residence Permit: 18-34 years

✓ Cost of Finnish Residence Permit: 490 € If the applicant applies online. 740 € if the applicant applies on paper.

✓ Visa Duration: Valid for 2 years.

APPLY FOR THE RESIDENCE PERMIT: https://migri.fi/en/residence-permit-for-an-employed-person

Note: If you have lived in Finland for 4 years you can apply for permanent residency.

What is a Finland Type D Visa

The Government of Finland launched the new fast work visa category called “Finland D Visa” in June 2023. You need to get a Job letter from your Certified Finnish Employer. If your employer is certified, you will receive a Finland D visa within 10 days.

For Certified Employers List: https://migri.fi/en/certified-employers

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a job offer letter from a Finnish Employer.

Must have sufficient qualifications and education to get a job in Finland.

According to the year 2023, a minimum salary of EUR 1,331/month is required.

Required Documents

A valid passport

Passport Photo

Passport page containing personal data (Color copies)

All passport pages containing notes (Color Copies)

The document shows that you are legally resident in the country where you apply.

Application Process

For a residence permit fill out the online application form here. Pay the application fee. Your employer must add your terms of employment and other required documents to your application using Enter Finland for Employers.

You need to go to the Finnish Embassy to book an appointment(Book Here). And last, wait for the decision and residence permit.

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