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Queue of applications for seasonal work permits and certificates

Publication date 27.9.2019 15.34
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If you are coming to Finland for seasonal work, you must get a specific permit for it.

Seasonal work refers to work in agriculture or tourism, for example, that is done at certain times of the year. The maximum length of seasonal work is nine months.

We will publish weekly updates about the processing queue. Follow Migri.fi! We recommend that you do not ask after the status of your application by phone because our customer service does not have more accurate information than what you can find in this customer bulletin.

You can use the e-service Enter Finland to apply for a residence permit for seasonal work or a certificate for seasonal work. If you submit your application in the e-service, your application will be processed faster. Applications for seasonal work permits and certificates are always considered urgent. Applications are decided in the order they have been submitted.

Requests for certificates for seasonal work

On 27 September 2019, approximately 9395 requests for a certificate for seasonal work have been submitted.

Applications submitted 3 September 2019 or later are currently waiting to be processed.

Approximately 9251 applications for a certificate for seasonal work have been decided.

Applications for residence permits for seasonal work that lasts 3 to 6 months

On 27 September 2019, approximately 1106 applications for a residence permit for seasonal work have been submitted.

Applications submitted 19 August 2019 or later are currently waiting to be processed.

Approximately 933 applications for a residence permit for seasonal work that lasts 3–6 months have been decided.

Applications for residence permits for seasonal work that lasts 6 to 9 months

On 27 September 2019, 411 applications for a residence permit for seasonal work have been submitted.

Applications submitted 27 August 2019 or later are currently waiting to be processed.

Approximately 433 applications for a residence permit for seasonal work that lasts 6–9 months have been decided.

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