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Seeking work after you have graduated or completed your research

You can apply for a residence permit on the basis of a degree completed in Finland or research work completed in Finland, if

  • you have a job and
  • you have either studied and completed a degree in Finland or completed your research in Finland.

You can apply for a residence permit to look for work or to start a business, if you have or have had a residence permit for studies or for research and

  • you do not yet have a job or
  • you have a job but you do not earn enough to be issued with a residence permit on the basis of work.