Applying for a residence permit in Finland
If you're coming from outside the EU or EEA countries or Switzerland, you usually need a residence permit when you move to Finland. This guide explains how to choose the right permit type, put together the attachments and complete your identification.
You will need
- A valid passport
- An employment contract, a study place or proof of family ties
- Proof of sufficient means of support
- A passport photo
- A means of paying the processing fee
Steps
Choose the permit type
Check at migri.fi whether you're applying for a permit based on work, studies, family or another reason. The wrong permit type delays processing or leads to a negative decision.
Check the requirements
Gather the attachments
Fill in the application in Enter Finland
Pay the processing fee
Go to prove your identity
Follow the processing
Register in Finland
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