Finland self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment 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 an entrepreneur | The Finland self-employed route is for a person carrying out lawful independent business or professional activity; the applicant must hold required residence or work permission. | 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 an entrepreneur | Application fee (online) | 750 EUR | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | Application fee (paper) | 900 EUR | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 1 months | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an entrepreneur | Permanent residence after | 6 years | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for an 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 an entrepreneur | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |