Specialist Residence Permit
PR pathwayFinland · Specialist
Fast-tracked permit for specialists (often IT and expert roles) with a Finnish job offer paying at least EUR 3,937 a month (2026 level). Since 8 January 2026 permanent residence generally needs 6 years, B1 Finnish or Swedish and 2 years of work, or 4 years with annual income over EUR 40,000.
Job offer requiredDegree required
2 wk - 8 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$615
Government fee
per applicant
$55,000
Minimum salary
per year
64/100
Popularity
route volume
Eligibility requirements
- Specialist-level job offer
- Special expertise, usually a higher-education degree
- Gross salary of at least EUR 3,937 a month (EUR 47,244 a year)
Who this route suits
Software EngineerData ScientistICT Specialist
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