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Finland · Work visa
Residence Permit for an Employed Person (TTOL)
- Processing
- 1-3 months
- Cost
- From €490
- Validity
- Usually 1 year
Standard work-based residence permit for non-EU nationals with a Finnish job offer that does not meet the specialist bar. Includes a labor market assessment of availability.
Requirements
- Job offer from a Finnish employer
- Gross salary generally at least EUR 1,600 per month in 2026, and meeting any applicable collective agreement
- A partial (labor market) decision by the employment authorities on labor availability
- Sufficient means to live in Finland
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 1-3 months (includes the labor market decision)
- Validity
- Usually 1 year, tied to the field of work
- Cost
From €490
Required
- €490 first application fee (online; on paper €690)
Optional
- €230 extension fee, if you extend the permit (online)
- Path to residency
- Continuous (A) permit time counts toward permanent residence after 4 years
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the intended stay
Terms of employment (TEM054)
Employer’s account of the main terms of work
Employment contract
Stating salary, role and duration
Proof of qualifications (if it applies)
Where the role requires specific training
Tips
- The employment authority checks labor availability before approval
- The permit is often restricted to a specific field of work at first
- Meeting the applicable collective agreement pay is essential