🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work

Residence permit application for persons employed as a specialist — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€3,937
Minimum annual salary€47,244 (≈ EUR 47,244 · FX 2026-06-22)
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
University degreeRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€630

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Passport photo (complying with Finnish police photo guidelines)
  • Colour copies of all passport pages with notes, and of personal data page
  • Document showing legal stay in country of application
  • Response to possible denial of admittance or entry ban (form MP_1)

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/specialist/en.
  3. Typical processing: ~14 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €3,937.

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 monthly income
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary

“Your gross salary must be at least EUR 3,937 per month in 2026.”

https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-19
Job offer
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
University degree
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path

“A first residence permit for a specialist is granted for a maximum of 2 years. If your employment lasts for less than 2 years, the permit will be valid for the duration of your employment relationship.”

https://migri.fi/specialist/en · verified 2026-06-24

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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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