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Residence permit application for persons employed as a specialist
- Permit or other obligation
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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 3,638 per month in 2024; and
- you have a higher education degree or have otherwise acquired the special expertise required in your work through work expe ...
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Online service Enter FinlandFinnish Immigration Service
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-service Enter Finland of the Finnish Immigration Service
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Customer service numberFinnish Immigration Service
Telephone serviceNationwideCustomer information on residence permits, alien's passports, EU registrations and citizenship.Telephone:Other residence permits and permit matters+358 295790600(local/mobile network fee)Residence permits for family members+358 295790603(local/mobile network fee)Residence permits on the basis of studies or work+358 295790602(local/mobile network fee)Citizenship matters+358 295790604(local/mobile network fee)Ukraine-related questions+358 295790605(local/mobile network fee) - Finnish Immigration Service
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Telephone serviceNationwideBy calling this service number you get specialised guidance for employers.Telephone:Asiakaspalvelu+358 295790601(local/mobile network fee)
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Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Helsinki)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Kaupparaitti 10, 00700 Helsinki - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Kuopio)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Ajurinkatu 45, 70110 Kuopio - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lahti)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Kirkkokatu 12, 15140 Lahti - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lappeenranta)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Pormestarinkatu 1, 53100 Lappeenranta - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Oulu)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Albertinkatu 4, 90100 Oulu - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Raisio)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Nallinkatu 8, 21200 Raisio - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Rovaniemi)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Ruokasenkatu 2, 96200 Rovaniemi - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Tampere)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Tekniikankatu 1, 33720 Tampere - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Vaasa)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Korsholmanpuistikko 4, 65100 Vaasa
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Migri.fiFinnish Immigration Service
Website23 municipalitiesOn the website migri.fi there is information on applying for residence permits, Finnish citizenship, and asylum and on the registration of EU citizens
Period of validity
The permit is valid for a fixed time.
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Updated: 8/1/2024
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A fee is charged for the service.