Residence permit application for persons employed as a specialist

Apply for a residence permit with this application if you work as a specialist.

You are a specialist if:

• you are coming to Finland to work in expert duties that require special expertise (highly skilled worker);
• your salary is at least EUR 3,937 per month in 2026; and
• you have a higher education degree or have otherwise acquired the special expertise required in your work through work expe ...