The minimum income limit for a residence permit for an employed person increased to EUR 1,600 per month on 1 January 2025. Starting in April 2025, the minimum income limit of EUR 1,600 will also apply to applications for an extended permit on the basis of employment. The limit refers to the person’s gross salary, which means their salary before the deduction of taxes and other statutory contributions.
Currently, the minimum income limit for an extended permit for an employed person, i.e., the minimum income requirement, is EUR 1,430 per month. From April 2025, your salary must be at least EUR 1,600 per month. If your salary is less than EUR 1,600 per month, you cannot receive an extended permit for an employed person.
If you have submitted an application for an extended permit for an employed person before 1 April 2025 but your application is still pending after 1 April 2025 and you do not meet the new minimum income limit, your employer may supplement the terms of employment in the application and increase your salary to at least EUR 1,600 per month.
You must have enough income in Finland for as long as your residence permit is valid
To receive an extended permit for an employed person, you must have a job in Finland and have sufficient income for as long as your residence permit is valid in Finland:
- Your total salary must be at least EUR 1,600 per month. The salary may consist of several employment relationships, but the sum does not include any bonus pay, such as evening, night work, Saturday or Sunday compensation.
- Your employer may pay part of your salary as a fringe benefit, such as a company car or housing benefit. The fringe benefits may not exceed 50% of the base salary. Fringe benefits are taken into account according to their taxable value. More information on the taxable values of fringe benefits is available on the Tax Administration website (vero.fi).
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