🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work
Extended permit for an employed person (TTOL) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,600 |
| Minimum annual salary | €19,200 (≈ EUR 19,200 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €230 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- A valid passport
- A passport photo complying with the police photo guidelines
- Colour copies of the passport page containing personal data and of all passport pages that contain notes
- Document showing that you are legally staying in the country where you submit the application (not needed for extended permit)
- Response to possible denial of admittance or stay and to entry ban (form MP_1) (only if applying in Finland and for certain situations)
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/residence-permit-for-an-employed-person.
- Typical processing: ~38 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,600.
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 total gross salary must be at least EUR 1,600 per month in 2026.”
“Page on residence permit for an employed person; silent on whether it leads to 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.