Use this application to apply for a permanent residence permit (P).
You can get a permanent residence permit if:
you have resided in Finland for a continuous period of 4 years with a continuous residence permit (an A permit);
your residence permit is valid when you apply for the permanent residence permit; and
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 if you meet the conditions of the permit you apply for. You may, for example, get a permanent residence permit on the grounds of work or family.
Expected processing time for electronic application
12–14 months
Expected processing time for paper application
12–14 months
Electronic application fee
160 €
Paper application fee
160 €
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.
Make sure you meet the general requirements for entry into Finland before you submit an application.
You may be granted a residence permit only if you are able to travel to Finland and stay in the country legally. To do this, you must have a valid passport.
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
