Permanent residence permit application

Use this application to apply for a permanent residence permit (P) when

you have resided in Finland for a continuous period of 4 years with a continuous residence permit (an A permit);
the requirements for issuing a continuous (A) residence permit are still met.

You cannot be granted a permanent residence permit for studies or to look for work. However, if you have been granted an extended permit for studies or to look for work, you may apply for a permanent residence permit on some other grounds. Before you apply for a permit, check that you meet the requirements for the permit in question. You may, for example, get a permanent residence permit on the grounds of work or family.

Expected processing time for electronic application

3–13 months
Expected processing time for paper application

3–13 months
Electronic application fee

220 €
Paper application fee

270 €
For applicants under the age of 18

150 €

This is what you should do

1

Make sure you meet the requirements for the residence permit you are applying for.

2

Make sure you have all the attachments needed for the application and that they are up to date. If necessary, have them translated and legalised.

3

Fill in your application.

4

Pay for your application in the e-service Enter Finland or at a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service.

5

Book an appointment at a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service.

6

Wait for a decision. The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if necessary.

7

Read what happens after you have applied.

General requirements for entry into Finland

Make sure you meet the general requirements for entry into Finland before you submit an application.

Right to work

Your right to work while your application is being processed depends on the grounds on which your previous residence permit was granted to you. If you only apply for a permanent residence permit after your previous residence permit has expired, you are not allowed to continue working. Read more about the right to work while your permanent residence permit application is being processed.

After you get a permanent residence permit, you have an unrestricted right to work.

General attachments

Valid passport accepted by Finland (um.fi). Present your passport when you submit your residence permit application
A passport photo complying with the photo guidelines issued by the police, or a photograph retrieval code you received from a photo shop
- The passport photo must be no more than 6 months old.
Color copies of the passport page containing personal data and all pages that contain notes

Application-specific attachments

For an underage child, written consent from the guardian who is not the person submitting the application
Clarification of income