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A residence permit is needed in most cases if you intend to work or operate a business in Finland. If you work without a valid residency permit, you risk being fined.
The residence permit application you should use if you're applying for a residence permit based on your employment will depend on the type of work you do or the type of business you own. Apply for a residence permit when looking for a job if you have earned a degree in Finland and have a valid residence permit for your studies.
To be eligible for a work permit, you need to fulfil the following conditions.
You need the following documents for this permit.
You must self-submit the application. A residence permit cannot be applied for on your behalf by your employer. Your employer, however, might add to your application.
When to Apply
Remember the time a visa takes to process and apply accordingly.
Visa Processing Time
The entire processing period lasts about three months. Your application's processing time will vary depending on the basis of your application. The anticipated processing times are listed here. Please be aware that the expected processing time is only an estimate and that the actual processing time may differ from the estimate in both length and speed.
How to Apply
Visit the Finnish Immigration Service if you submitted your application through the e-service to provide identification, take your fingerprints and show the attached documents. If you submit your application electronically, you can pay for it at a Finnish mission or a Finnish Immigration Service service location.
If you submit your application in writing, you must pay for it at a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate) or a Finnish Immigration Service service location. Bring your paper application with you if you filled one out. Get your fingerprints taken, provide identification, and display the originals of the documents you attached to your application.
Duration
This Finnish work permit allows you to work solely in Finland and not in any other Schengen country. Typically, this visa validity is only for two years.
Fees
The payment charge is €490 if you apply using the electronic service, whereas, if you apply on paper, the fee is €690.
Extend the visa for 2 years before it expires. But you must have a job while applying for an extension.
Work
Visa is specified for work purposes.
Multi-entry
Enter or leave the country as you please.
Travel
You are allowed to travel throughout the country.
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