Finland Entrepreneur Residence Permit
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 30-120 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 750
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a non-EU/EEA national
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Employment
Must be starting or running a profitable business in Finland. The business must provide sufficient income. Assessed by Business Finland.
Required status: Starting or running a profitable business in Finland
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Financial
Must demonstrate the business can provide sufficient livelihood and that investment capital is available
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photographs meeting ICAO standards
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Business plan with financial projections, proof of investment capital, bank statements; Minimum amount: Sufficient income to support yourself from business operations (at least EUR 1,000 per month)
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment via Enter Finland, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 750 (online application), EUR 900 (paper application)
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
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Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.
Must include financials: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare a comprehensive business plan, financial projections, and company registration documents if the company is already established
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Online application
Complete and submit the residence permit application for an entrepreneur at enterfinland.fi
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Fee payment
Pay the processing fee of EUR 750 (online) or EUR 900 (paper)
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the nearest Finnish embassy/consulate
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Document submission
Attend the appointment with passport and original documents
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph
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Processing wait
Business Finland assesses the viability and profitability of the business. Then Migri makes the final decision. Total processing time 1-4 months.
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Visa collection
Once approved, a residence permit card is issued