🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit application for work in top or middle management — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,463 |
| Minimum annual salary | €17,556 (≈ EUR 17,556 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Proof of savings | €1,463 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €530 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- valid passport
- passport photo complying with the photo guidelines issued by the police or photograph retrieval code
- colour copies of passport pages containing personal data and notes
- document showing legal stay in country where application is submitted (unless applying for extended permit)
- response to possible denial of admittance or stay and to entry ban (form MP_1, only if submitting in Finland for first residence permit)
- contracts with clients or explanation of income if pursuing trade or business
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/top-and-middle-management.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
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.
“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.”
“Your right to work ends when your residence permit expires. ... Apply for an extended permit before your first permit expires (página não menciona residência permanente)”
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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.