Responsible for the service Finnish Immigration Service
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.
To whom and on what terms
A fee is charged for the service.
Period of validity
The permit is valid for a fixed time.
Basic information
The service is provided byFinnish Immigration Service
Responsible for the serviceFinnish Immigration Service
Area Whole Finland
Available languagesFinnish, Swedish, English
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 14/4/2022