🇫🇮 Finland · Entrepreneur
Residence permit for an entrepreneur — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €750 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/entrepreneur.
Frequently asked
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.
Age range
https://migri.fi/en/entrepreneur · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://migri.fi/en/entrepreneur · verified 2026-06-09
No direct PR path
“[Page covers first and extended entrepreneur permit only; no permanent residence statement on this page]”
https://migri.fi/en/entrepreneur · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.