Startup Visa in Finland
One documented route of this kind in Finland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur
Founders of growth-oriented start-ups can obtain a residence permit after receiving a positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland.
- Processing time
- About 2 weeks via fast track for complete applications.
- Validity
- First permit up to 2 years.
- Language requirement
- No language requirement for the permit; required later for citizenship.
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence generally after 4 years of continuous residence.
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation generally after 5 years (with language skills) or 8 years.
Requirements
- Positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland
- Ownership of a growth-oriented start-up or intent to establish one
- Secured means of support
- Valid passport
Required Documents
- Eligibility Statement from Business Finland required
- Valid passport required
- Evidence of secured means of support required
- Completed Enter Finland application required
Official fees
- Online application fee (start-up entrepreneur) 490 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Apply for Eligibility Statement
Submit a business plan to Business Finland (online in Enter Finland) for assessment.
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2
Receive positive statement
Obtain a positive Eligibility Statement confirming growth potential.
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3
Apply to Migri
File the start-up entrepreneur residence permit application in Enter Finland.
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4
Use fast track if eligible
Eligible applicants may obtain the permit in about two weeks.
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5
Receive permit
Collect the residence permit card.