Residence Permit for an Employed Person

PR pathway

Finland · Employed Person

Standard employer-sponsored work permit covering a wide range of roles, subject to a labour-market assessment. Gross pay must be at least EUR 1,600 a month. Since 11 June 2025 a holder whose job ends has three months to find new work (six months for specialists and those with over two years on a work permit).

Job offer required
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6 wk - 16 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$870
Government fee
per applicant
$22,000
Minimum salary
per year
56/100
Popularity
route volume

Eligibility requirements

  • Job offer from a Finnish employer
  • Gross pay of at least EUR 1,600 a month on Finnish terms
  • Relevant skills

Who this route suits

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