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Internship residence permit
Finland
Varies by application completeness and current Migri workload
Not published
Maximum 18 months
Collective-agreement salary, or at least EUR 1,463 gross per month in 2026 where no agreement applies
Requirements
- Current higher-education study, application within two years of graduation, or another qualifying exchange or language-study basis
- For the youth student categories, age 18 to 30 and an internship matching the studies or degree
- A signed employment and internship agreement stating the objectives, supervision, hours, duration and salary
- The internship must not replace a normal job
- Salary at the applicable collective-agreement level or at least EUR 1,463 gross per month in 2026 when no agreement applies
- Work is limited to the approved internship and cannot begin before the permit is granted
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the correct Migri application
Before applyingUse the linked Finnish Immigration Service page to confirm the permit, current fee, income threshold, processing estimate and document checklist.
- 2
Secure the study, work or internship basis
Preparation stageObtain the admission, degree evidence, employment terms, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.
- 3
Submit through Enter Finland
Application stageComplete the online application, pay the processing fee and ask the employer to supplement the application where the route requires it.
- 4
Prove identity and await the decision
Varies by application completeness and current Migri workloadBook the required identity appointment abroad for a first permit, provide biometrics and do not begin restricted work before the permit rules allow it.
Cost breakdown
- Online first internship permit application€530.00
A paid internship always requires a residence permit, while narrow unpaid-training exceptions follow separate rules. Migri updates fees, income thresholds and processing estimates annually; confirm the current figures before applying.
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