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Finnish Immigration Service

Permanent residence permit application

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Use this application to apply for a permanent residence permit (P) if:

  • you are at least 18 years old and
  • you meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit.

You can only apply for an extended residence permit in Finland.

The requirements for permanent residence permits have changed on 8 January 2026 when the amendments to the Aliens Act entered into force. If you have submitted your a ...

Do the following

  1. Make sure you meet the requirements for the residence permit you are applying for.
  2. Make sure you have all the attachments needed for the application and that they are up to date. If necessary, have them translated and legalised.
  3. Fill in your application in the online service Enter Finland or use a paper application form.
  4. Pay for your application in the e-service Enter Finland or at a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service.
  5. Book an appointment at a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service.
  6. Wait for a decision. The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if necessary.

Period of validity

The permanent residence permit is valid until further notice.

The service is provided by

Finnish Immigration Service

Responsible for the service

Finnish Immigration Service
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 8/1/2026

Basic information

Information on fees

A fee is charged for the service.

Area

Whole Finland

Available languages

Finnish, Swedish, English