🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work

Residence permit for employment with international organisations and cooperation between states — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,463
Minimum annual salary€17,556 (≈ EUR 17,496 · FX 2026-06-22)
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Passport photo meeting police guidelines or retrieval code
  • Colour copies of all passport pages with personal data or notes
  • Document showing legal stay in application country (unless applying for extended permit)
  • Supply contract indicating work covered
  • Employer's 'Terms of employment' form (unless self-employed)
  • Contracts with clients or explanation of earning if pursuing a trade or business

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/international-organisations-and-cooperation-between-states.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,463.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“If there is no collective agreement in your sector or if you will be working part-time, your salary must be at least EUR 1,463 per month in 2026.”

No direct PR path

“Residence permit for employment with international organisations and cooperation between states ... (page describes a work residence permit and extended permit; silent on permanent residence).”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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