Residence permit for athletes, coaches and referees
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide
- Public service
Apply for a residence permit using this application if you are coming to Finland as a professional athlete, coach, or referee. You must have a job before you apply for a residence permit.
To be considered a professional athlete, you need to gain a sufficient amount of income from sports. Whether or not you can be considered a professional athlete will be assessed based on your salary from sports ...
Do the following
- Make sure you meet the requirements for a residence permit.
You must meet the requirements for granting a permit in order to be issued a residence permit. The requirements must be met throughout the period of validity of the residence permit.
2. Make sure you have all the necessary attachments.
You will need various attachments for your residence permit, such as a valid passport and a passport photo.
3. Fill in the application and pay the fee.
Fill in the application in the Enter Finland online service. If you are unable to use Enter Finland, fill in a paper application.
4. Prove your identity.
Book an appointment to visit a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate) to prove your identity.
5. Wait for a decision.
The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if they need additional information for your application. Reply to the request on time.
Period of validity
The permit is valid for a fixed time.