🇫🇮 Finland · General Residence
Residence permit application for other grounds — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,030 |
| Minimum annual salary | €3,937 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €800 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- A valid passport issued by your country of nationality
- A passport photo complying with the photo guidelines issued by the police (or a photograph retrieval code)
- Colour copies of the passport page containing personal data and of all passport pages that contain notes
- Document showing that you are legally staying in the country where you submit the application
- Form MP_1 if you already are in Finland and apply for your first residence permit
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/residence-permit-on-other-grounds.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,030.
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.
“Apply for a residence permit with this application if you are applying for a residence permit for a reason which is not one of the reasons for which a separate application form exists. ... Paper application fee First permit 800 € / child 430 € ... Extended permit 430 €”
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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.