🇫🇮 Finland · General Residence
Application for an extended permit on the basis of domestic violence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | €12,000 |
| Proof of savings | €12,000 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Age range | 1–1 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Colour copies of the passport page containing personal data and of all passport pages that contain notes
- A passport photo complying with the photo guidelines issued by the police, or a photograph retrieval code you received from a photo shop
- Proof of sufficient financial resources, for example an employment contract or a bank statement showing that you have savings
- Possible proof of domestic violence, for example a statement from a shelter
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/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,000.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“An extended permit on the basis of domestic violence can be granted for one year.”
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-domestic-violence · verified 2026-06-23
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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.