Migri · work permits 2026
Finland work visa 2026 — permit types, salary thresholds and fees
There is officially no "work visa" in Finland — to work you apply for a work-based residence permit from Migri. There are several types, each with its own minimum gross salary in 2026: an employed person’s permit (TTOL) €1,600/month, a specialist and the EU Blue Card €3,937/month, seasonal work and a researcher €1,463/month, an athlete €1,149/month.
Some permits qualify for Migri’s 14-day fast track: specialists, EU Blue Card holders and researchers with their families. Choose a permit type and enter your gross salary — the tool shows whether your salary qualifies and the Migri fee. Indicative — the decision is made by Migri.
Check your work permit 2026
Salary before taxes. If you don’t know the salary yet, leave it empty — you’ll still see the minimum and the fees.
Key requirement
An employment contract or a binding job offer. The TE Office first makes a partial decision (labour-market availability test), then Migri decides.
Minimum gross salary 2026
€1,600€/month
This permit type is not on the fast track — processing takes longer. Check the current estimate on migri.fi.
Migri processing fee (first permit)
| Electronic (Enter Finland) | €750 |
| Paper application | €950 |
Applying electronically saves you €200.
The salary thresholds apply in 2026 and are reviewed by Migri annually. If a collective agreement in your sector sets a higher wage, that applies instead. Fees changed on 1.1.2026 and are not subject to VAT. This tool is indicative — the final decision is made by the Finnish Immigration Service (migri.fi).
How do you get a work visa (work-based residence permit) for Finland in 2026?
Finland does not issue a separate “work visa” — you apply for a work-based residence permit from the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The permit type depends on the job: the standard employed person’s permit (TTOL) requires a gross salary of at least 1,600 €/month in 2026, the specialist permit and the EU Blue Card require 3,937 €/month, seasonal work 1,463 €/month and an athlete’s permit 1,149 €/month. Apply electronically via Enter Finland: the employed person’s permit costs 750 € electronically versus 950 € on paper, and most other work permits 530 € / 630 €. Specialists, Blue Card applicants and researchers are on the fast track, with a decision in up to 14 days. For the TTOL permit, the TE Office first makes a partial decision, which lengthens processing.
Work-based permit types and salary thresholds 2026
The most common permit types and minimum gross salaries: an employed person’s permit (TTOL) €1,600/month — this includes a partial decision by the employment authority (labour-market availability consideration); a specialist €3,937/month (usually a higher-education degree); the EU Blue Card €3,937/month (a higher-education degree + an employment contract of at least 6 months); seasonal work €1,463/month; a researcher €1,463/month (or equivalent own funds of €1,210 net/month); an athlete, coach or referee €1,149/month.
The salary must also match the sector’s collective agreement, if there is one — the minimum threshold is a floor, not a target. The thresholds are reviewed annually. A work-based permit is usually granted for the duration of the employment and can later be renewed with an extended permit.
Migri fees 2026: an employed person’s permit (TTOL) €750 electronically and €950 on paper; a specialist, Blue Card, seasonal work, researcher and athlete €530 / €630. On the fast track, the application aims to be decided within 14 days when the employer and applicant submit all information via Enter Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a "work visa" in Finland?
Not officially. To work you apply for a work-based residence permit from Migri. A short business trip may be possible on an ordinary visa, but paid work requires a residence permit.
What salary is required for a work permit in 2026?
It depends on the type: an employed person’s permit (TTOL) €1,600/month gross, a specialist and the EU Blue Card €3,937/month, seasonal work and a researcher €1,463/month, an athlete €1,149/month. The salary must also match the sector’s collective agreement.
What is the difference between a specialist and an employed person’s permit?
An employed person’s permit (TTOL) includes a labour-market availability consideration (a partial decision by the employment authority), with a threshold of €1,600/month. A specialist permit is for expert work, requires €3,937/month and qualifies for the 14-day fast track.
What is the fast track?
Migri’s aim to decide an application within 14 days. It applies to specialists, EU Blue Card holders and researchers with their families when all information is submitted electronically via Enter Finland.
How much does a work permit cost?
An employed person’s permit (TTOL) costs €750 electronically and €950 on paper. A specialist, Blue Card, seasonal work and researcher permit costs €530 / €630.
Can I bring my family on a work permit?
Yes, a work-based permit holder can apply for family reunification. The income requirement then applies (see the family reunification income calculator). The fast track also covers the family members of specialists and researchers.