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Application for students and researchers: residence permit to look for work or to start a business

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Apply for a residence permit with this application if you need a residence permit to look for work or to start a business and you do not yet have a job. The permit must be applied for within five years from the date when your residence permit for studies or research expired.

Do the following


Period of validity

The permit is valid for a fixed time.

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Finnish Immigration Service

Responsible for the service

Finnish Immigration Service
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 23/11/2022