🇫🇮 Finland · General Residence
Extended permit on other grounds — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | €36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €1,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €500 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- A valid passport issued by your country of nationality
- A passport photo complying with police guidelines or a photograph retrieval code
- Color copies of the passport page containing personal data and all pages that contain notes
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-other-grounds.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,000.
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-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Proof of savings
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Work experience
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“If you want to stay in Finland, you must apply for an extended permit before your residence permit expires.”
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-on-other-grounds · verified 2026-06-24
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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.