🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit application for persons employed as a specialist — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,937 |
| Minimum annual salary | €47,244 (≈ EUR 47,244 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/specialist/en.
- 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.
“Your gross salary must be at least EUR 3,937 per month in 2026.”
“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.”
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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.