Permits and citizenship Labour market test When you recruit employees, you must primarily hire people who are already available in the labour market in Finland or in the EU/EEA area. Assessing the availability of suitable labour is referred to as ...

21.5.2026 | Like other public authorities, the Finnish Immigration Service pays special attention to the irregularities that have occurred in the wild-berry sector in previous years. The agency will take these into account when processing requests for a certificate for seasonal work and applications for a residence permit for seasonal work and in other matters within its jurisdiction.

21.5.2026 | Like other public authorities, the Finnish Immigration Service pays special attention to the irregularities that have occurred in the wild-berry sector in previous years. The agency will take these into account when processing requests for a certificate for seasonal work and applications for a residence permit for seasonal work and in other matters within its jurisdiction.

29.5.2026 | Finland's unfavourable economic outlook and more stringent aliens legislation were reflected as a decline in immigration to Finland in 2025. The number of applications from employees, students and those seeking international protection went down, whereas applications submitted by family members were similar in number as in 2024. Work-based immigration started to increase again in early 2026, however.

29.5.2026 | Finland's unfavourable economic outlook and more stringent aliens legislation were reflected as a decline in immigration to Finland in 2025. The number of applications from employees, students and those seeking international protection went down, whereas applications submitted by family members were similar in number as in 2024. Work-based immigration started to increase again in early 2026, however.

Services Service points of the Finnish Immigration Service Book an appointment in advance online . Please make sure that you bring all the necessary documents with you to the service point. Please read the instructions on the page Handling matters...

30.1.2026 | Application volumes are decreasing in many permit types. Fewer applications have been submitted by employees, students and applicants for international protection. However, there has been a slight increase in the number of applications from family members.

30.1.2026 | Application volumes are decreasing in many permit types. Fewer applications have been submitted by employees, students and applicants for international protection. However, there has been a slight increase in the number of applications from family members.

19.3.2026 | The Finnish Immigration Service’s foresight network has updated its application volume projections for 2026 and 2027. The foresight network, which consists of several public authorities and other stakeholders, produces forecasts of migration to Finland and of the number of asylum seekers arriving in Finland. The forecasts are updated three times a year.

19.3.2026 | The Finnish Immigration Service’s foresight network has updated its application volume projections for 2026 and 2027. The foresight network, which consists of several public authorities and other stakeholders, produces forecasts of migration to Finland and of the number of asylum seekers arriving in Finland. The forecasts are updated three times a year.

Services Forecasts about the number of applications On this page you will find the following forecasts: applications for temporary protection first asylum applications first residence permit applications for studies first residence permit applicat...

Newsroom Press releases 29.5.2026 The European Migration Network's Annual Report 2025: immigration to Finland declined, citizenship granted to a record number of applicants 21.5.2026 Special focus on prevention of labour exploitation in the proces...

To the information bank Seasonal work What counts as seasonal work? Seasonal work is work in agriculture, forestry and tourism that is tied to a certain time of the year. The maximum duration of seasonal work is 9 months within a 12-month period. ...

The duration of your work will affect which seasonal work permit you need to apply for If you are going to work for less than 3 months: If you need a visa to enter Finland, apply for a seasonal work visa at a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate)...

As of July 2026, the Finnish Immigration Service will serve the decision concerning your application for international protection and the appeal instructions on your counsel. You yourself will also be notified if you have been granted international protection.

To the information bank Work-based residence permits The information bank is being updated. How can foreign nationals move to Finland for work? Foreign nationals who have a job in Finland or their own business in Finland can apply for a residence ...

Services Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) The European Migration Network's Annual Report 2025: immigration to Finland declined, citizenship granted to a record number of applicants Type: Press release Publication date: 29.5...

Services Partners and stakeholders The Finnish Immigration Service cooperates with many private and public-sector organisations, including employers, educational institutions, Finnish municipalities and government authorities in Finland. This page...

To the information bank Work permits How can foreign nationals move to Finland for work? Foreign nationals who have a job in Finland or their own business in Finland can apply for a residence permit on the basis of work or entrepreneurship. In gen...

Residence permit Seasonal work If you are coming to Finland to do seasonal work, you must apply for the appropriate permit for it. The different kinds of seasonal work permits are visa for seasonal work, certificate for seasonal work and residence...