🇫🇮 Finland · Working holiday
Residence permit application for Working Holiday — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,359 |
| Minimum annual salary | €52,307 |
| Proof of savings | €2,450 |
| Minimum investment | €4,359 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €530 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- A valid passport issued by your country of nationality
- A passport photo complying with Finnish police guidelines 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)
- A return ticket or sufficient means to acquire a return ticket
- Documentation showing that you have sufficient funds to stay in Finland
- Health insurance for your entire stay (if you are a citizen of Canada, Japan or New Zealand)
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,359.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
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/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
Minimum annual salary
https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
Minimum investment
https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
Work experience
https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
Health insurance
https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://migri.fi/en/working-holiday/en · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.