🇫🇮 Finland · Seasonal Work
Certificate for seasonal work — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,463 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 1,463 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €200 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Documents
- Information about the terms of employment (supplemented by employer)
- Processing fee payment/receipt
- Valid passport accepted by Finland
- Copy of passport personal data page and all pages with markings
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/seasonal-work-certificate.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,463.
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/seasonal-work-certificate · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://migri.fi/en/seasonal-work-certificate · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
“### 2 You have an employment contract in a sector that counts as seasonal work”
https://migri.fi/en/seasonal-work-certificate · verified 2026-06-12
Employer sponsor
https://migri.fi/en/seasonal-work-certificate · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://migri.fi/en/seasonal-work-certificate · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.