Finland entrepreneur and start-up visa
1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Applicants need a positive Business Finland Eligibility Statement no more than four months old; the startup must be growth-oriented or about to be established, and the first permit is granted for two years. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Application fee (online) | 650 EUR | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Application fee (paper) | 800 EUR | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 weeks | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Permanent residence after | 6 years | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Money to show | 1,210 EUR | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Finland residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |