Changes in the processing fees of the Finnish Immigration Service as of 1 January 2024
Some of the processing fees of the Finnish Immigration Service will change as of 1 January 2024. The processing fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service are laid down in a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior.
Online applications cost less than paper applications
Whenever possible, it is advisable to submit an online application in the online service Enter Finland. Online applications are almost always more affordable than paper applications. An additional benefit of Enter Finland is that it is the fastest way to apply. If you apply in Enter Finland, you can use your Enter Finland account to follow the progress of your application. Submitting any additional documents is swift and easy.
Examples of the fees that are changing:
- The processing fees for permanent residence permits will be different depending on whether you apply online in Enter Finland or submit a paper application. The fee for an online application for a permanent residence permit will be EUR 220. The processing fee for a paper application will be EUR 270. Before the changes, the fee was EUR 160 for both paper and online applications.
- The processing fee for a citizenship application submitted online will be EUR 490. Previously, the fee was EUR 460.
- The processing fee for an online application for a first residence permit for an employed person will be EUR 540. Previously, the fee was EUR 490.
- The processing fee for an online application for an extended permit will be EUR 170. Previously, the fee was EUR 160.
- The fee for renewing a residence permit card will be different depending on whether you submit the application online in advance or apply for a new card at a service point without having filled in an application form beforehand. The processing fee for an online application will be EUR 60. Without an online application, the processing fee will be EUR 75. Previously, the fee was EUR 54 in both cases.
You can check all processing fees on the page Processing fees and payment methods.
If your application becomes pending by 31 December 2023 at the latest, you will be charged the fee of 2023.
