🇫🇮 Finland · General Residence
D visa for returning to Finland if your residence permit card is lost, stolen, damaged or has expired abroad — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 120 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €120 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Copy of valid passport
- Passport photo complying with the photo guidelines issued by the police in Finland
- A document stating why you do not have a valid residence permit card (e.g., a certificate stating you have reported the lost or stolen card to the police)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/d-visa-for-returning-to-finland.
- Typical processing: ~28 days.
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.
“You can apply for a D visa for returning to Finland if you hold a valid residence permit in Finland but your residence permit card is lost, stolen, damaged or has expired while you have been abroad.”
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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 2026-06-23.