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EU Blue Card

Processing
Around 2 weeks
Cost
From €530
Validity
Up to 2 years

Residence permit for highly qualified non-EU employees. It includes mobility rights elsewhere in the EU and is available through Finland’s fast-track service.

Requirements

  • Higher education qualification of at least 3 years
  • Employment contract of at least 6 months for a highly qualified role
  • Gross salary meeting the Finnish Blue Card threshold (indexed annually)
  • The role must match the qualification held

Time and cost

Processing time
Around 2 weeks via the fast-track service
Validity
Up to 2 years (or contract duration plus 3 months)
Cost

From €530

Required

  • €530 first application fee (online; on paper €630)
Path to residency
Time in Finland and other EU states counts toward EU long-term residence after 5 years

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Valid for the intended stay

  • University degree certificate

    Recognized higher education qualification

  • Employment contract

    At least 6 months, stating the qualifying salary

  • Terms of employment (TEM054)

    Employer’s account of the main terms of work

Tips

  • Blue Card holders gain EU-wide mobility after 12 months in Finland
  • The fast-track service covers Blue Card applications
  • Family members can join and work in Finland