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Residence permit application for an employed person (TTOL)

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Apply for a residence permit with this application if you are coming to Finland to work for a Finnish employer or other employer operating in Finland. A residence permit for an employed person is granted for the field of employment to which your job belongs. You must have confirmed employment before you can apply for this permit.

Do the following


Period of validity

The permit is valid for a fixed time.

The service is provided by

Finnish Immigration Service

Responsible for the service

Finnish Immigration Service
Text edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 14/10/2025