Responsible for the service Finnish Immigration Service
Customer information on first residence permits and extended permits for work
- Telephone service
By calling this service number you get specialised guidance on applying for and making decisions on residence permits for employed persons, self-employed persons and researchers.
At the service number, they cannot evaluate whether you will receive a residence permit or not.
Also, you cannot get an exact estimate on the processing time of your application by calling the service number. You can f ...
Telephone number
+358 295790602
(local/mobile network fee)
Service hours
Monday-Friday 8.30–12.00 and 13.00–15.30
Services
- Finnish Immigration Service
Certificate for seasonal workFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceRequest a certificate for seasonal work with this form if you, a citizen of a visa-free country, will do seasonal work in Finland for 90 days at most. - Finnish Immigration Service
Mobility notification for researchersFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceMobility notification for researchers. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for a researcherFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for a researcher. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for an employed person (TTOL)Finnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA residence permit application for work with labour market testing. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for an entrepreneurFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA residence permit application for an entrepreneur. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for au pair statusFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA residence permit application for an au pair. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for delivery of a machine or a systemFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for delivery of a machine or a system. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for employment of another kindFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA residence permit application for work assignments with no separate application form. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for internship (1)Finnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA residence permit application for persons coming to Finland for an internship. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for persons applying for an EU Blue CardFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for person applying EU Blue Card. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for scientific researchFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for scientific research. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for seasonal workFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceApply for a residence permit for seasonal work if you are coming to Finland for seasonal work that will last for 3–9 months. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for visiting teacher, lecturer or instructorFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for visiting teacher, lecturer or instructor. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for work in the field of culture or artsFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for work in the field of culture or arts. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for work in top or middle managementFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for work in top or middle management. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application for Working HolidayFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for Working Holiday. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit application on the basis of research completed in FinlandFinnish Immigration Service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application on the basis of research completed in Finland. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit for athletes, coaches and refereesFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for persons coming to Finland to work as professional athletes or coaches with player agreements or employment contracts. - Finnish Immigration Service
Residence permit for preparation of company’s arrival in Finland and supervision of ordersFinnish Immigration Service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceResidence permit application for preparation of company’s arrival in Finland and supervision of orders.
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 1/11/2023