Information on the website of the Finnish Immigration Service You have come to the website of the Finnish Immigration Service. The website migri.fi is the central communication channel for the Finnish Immigration Service. The aim of the website is...

Permits and citizenship Fast track: Instructions for employers An employee who intends to come to Finland can use the fast-track service if they are applying for one of the following residence permits: residence permit for persons employed as a sp...

Residence permit Fast track for specialists You can only apply for a first residence permit via the fast track service , not for an extended permit. If you are in Finland already, you cannot apply using the fast track service. Before you apply for...

Residence permit Fast track for top and middle management You can only apply for a first residence permit via the fast track service , not for an extended permit. If you are in Finland already, you cannot apply using the fast track service. Before...

Residence permit Fast track for EU Blue Card You can only apply for a first residence permit via the fast track service , not for an extended permit. If you are in Finland already, you cannot apply using the fast track service. Before you apply fo...

Residence permit Fast track for start-up entrepreneurs You can only apply for a first residence permit via the fast track service , not for an extended permit. If you are in Finland already, you cannot apply using the fast track service. Before yo...

Residence permit Fast track for family members Family members’ applications can be fast-tracked only if they apply for a residence permit at the same time as the main applicant. The main applicant is your spouse who is applying for a residence per...

Residence permit Fast track for specialists and managers (ICT) The abbreviation ‘ICT’ stands for intra-corporate transfer. You can only apply for a first residence permit via the fast track service , not for an extended permit. If you are in Finla...

9.1.2025 | Your card will be sent to a collection point near you within 2 weeks of the date on which the decision was made.

To the information bank Fast track service What does the fast track service mean? In the fast track service, an employee can receive a residence permit within 14 days and arrive in Finland as soon as the permit has been issued. Read more on the pa...

Services Frequently asked questions: Fast track service Application process Employer Family members Payment D visa Application process Question: I have already applied for a permit without using the fast track service. Can I change my application ...

Residence permit You can be granted a residence permit in two weeks if you apply via the fast track service You can fast-track your residence permit application and receive a decision in two weeks, if you are coming to Finland to work as a special...

I want to apply Check whether you can fast-track your residence permit application When you apply for a residence permit using the fast-track service , you can get your permit in 14 days. If you fast-track your application, you can move to Finland...

1.10.2024 | The period of residence required for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be extended as of 1 October 2024. The general period of residence requirement will be 8 years. The purpose of the amended legislation regarding citizenship is to emphasise the importance of successful integration as a prerequisite for citizenship. For applicants who meet the language skills requirement, for example, the required period of residence will be 5 years.

Services Videos On this page, you will find instruction videos and webinar recordings. Instruction videos Webinars Our videos intended for interest groups, such as employers and immigration guidance providers, can be found on the page Resource lib...

Residence permit Residence permits on the basis of work There are different residence permit applications for different types of work. If you are not sure which application you should submit, you can use the Application Finder to find out. Watch o...

Permits and citizenship Residence permit applications Residence permits on the basis of work There are different residence permit applications for different types of work. If you are not sure which application you should submit, you can use the Ap...

Residence permit Moving to Finland to be with a family member If you have a family member who lives in Finland and you want to move in to live with him or her, you need a residence permit on the basis of family ties. Your family member who lives i...

Våra tjänster Videor På denna sida hittar du videoanvisningar och inspelningar av webbinarier. Videoanvisningar Webbinarier Våra videor som är avsedda för intressentgrupper, såsom arbetsgivare och de som arbetar med immigrationsrådgivning, hittar ...

I want to apply Application Finder This Application Finder will help you find the right application and the information you need. Answer the questions, and the Application Finder takes you to the right page based on your answers. If the Applicatio...