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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

SkilledHighly skilled employment

Specialist residence permit

Finland

Official source
Processing time

Eligible first applications can use the two-week fast track; otherwise processing varies

Success rate

Not published

Duration

First permit for up to 2 years, or the shorter employment period

Min. salary

At least EUR 3,937 gross per month in 2026, excluding fringe benefits

Requirements

6 items
  • Confirmed employment in Finland before applying
  • Expert duties requiring special expertise
  • Gross salary of at least EUR 3,937 per month in 2026 without counting fringe benefits
  • Normally a higher-education degree, or equivalent special expertise gained through work experience or other education
  • Employer verification of the duties, expertise and employment terms
  • A first application submitted abroad; fast track is available only for an eligible first permit

Process overview

Total: Eligible first applications can use the two-week fast track; otherwise processing varies
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct Migri application

    Before applying

    Use the linked Finnish Immigration Service page to confirm the permit, current fee, income threshold, processing estimate and document checklist.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, work or internship basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission, degree evidence, employment terms, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through Enter Finland

    Application stage

    Complete the online application, pay the processing fee and ask the employer to supplement the application where the route requires it.

  4. 4

    Prove identity and await the decision

    Eligible first applications can use the two-week fast track; otherwise processing varies

    Book 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 specialist permit application€530.00
Total listed cost€530.00

A D visa may be requested with an eligible first application, and the paper application fee is higher. Migri updates fees, income thresholds and processing estimates annually; confirm the current figures before applying.

Top cities

HelsinkiTampereTurku