P-EU permit issued by another EU country

If you have a long-term resident’s EU residence permit (P-EU) issued by another EU country, you can move freely within the territory of the Schengen countries and reside in these countries for a maximum of 90 days in total. Your family members are allowed to accompany you if the family ties were established in the country that has issued you the P-EU permit.

Please note that you may not work in Finland without restrictions if you have a P-EU permit granted by another EU country. For more information, see the page Working without a residence permit.

If you intend to stay in Finland for longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a residence permit in Finland or in the EU Member State that has issued you a long-term resident’s EU residence permit (P-EU). Submit the application as soon as possible after your arrival in the country, and within 90 days at the latest.

You can be issued a residence permit in Finland for work, studies or pursuing a trade, or on some other grounds. The residence permit is granted for a fixed term. It may be either temporary (B permit) or continuous (A permit) depending on the nature of your residence. Choose the application form according to the basis on which you are applying for a residence permit on the page I want to apply. You can find instructions and information on the required attachments in the application form.