Work Permits & Visas in Finland

As of January 1, 2026, the Finnish Immigration Service has updated the minimum salary requirements for residence permits:

• Specialist Residence Permit: The minimum gross monthly salary is now EUR 3,937, up from EUR 3,827 in 2025.

• EU Blue Card: The minimum gross monthly salary is also EUR 3,937, increased from EUR 3,827 in 2025.

• Residence Permit for an Employed Person: The minimum gross monthly salary remains at EUR 1,600, as established in 2025.

These thresholds apply to all new applications and extensions submitted from January 1, 2026, onwards. Fringe benefits are not included in these salary calculations.

Additionally, processing fees for residence permit applications have increased as of January 1, 2026:

• Specialist Residence Permit:

  • Online application: EUR 530 (previously EUR 380)
  • Paper application: EUR 630 (previously EUR 480)

• Residence Permit for an Employed Person:

  • Online application: EUR 750 (previously EUR 490)
  • Paper application: EUR 950 (previously EUR 690)

• EU Blue Card:

  • Online application: EUR 530 (previously EUR 380)
  • Paper application: EUR 630 (previously EUR 480)

• Residence Permit for a Researcher:

  • Online application: EUR 380 (previously EUR 350)
  • Paper application: EUR 480 (previously EUR 450)

• Residence Permit for a Spouse:

  • Online application: EUR 750 (previously EUR 470)
  • Paper application: EUR 800 (previously EUR 520)

• Residence Permit for a Child:

  • Online application: EUR 400 (previously EUR 270)
  • Paper application: EUR 430 (previously EUR 300)

• Permanent Residence Permit:

  • Online application: EUR 380 (previously EUR 190)
  • Paper application: EUR 600 (previously EUR 430)

These fee adjustments reflect the Finnish Immigration Service's updated processing costs.

Employers and applicants should ensure that salary offers and application fees meet these new requirements to facilitate the successful processing of residence permit applications.