🇫🇮 Finland · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit application for an employed person (TTOL) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,600 |
| Minimum annual salary | €19,200 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €750 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Valid passport issued by country of nationality
- Passport photo complying with the photo guidelines
- Colour copies of passport page containing personal data and all pages with notes
- Document showing legal stay in the country where application is submitted (first permit only)
- Response to denial of admittance/stay and to entry ban (if applying in Finland, first permit only)
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: ~23 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 describes the residence permit for an employed person (TTOL) and income requirement; 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.