Republic of Finland
Residence permit for a specialist: government fee breakdown
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Finland lists EUR 530 for an electronic first specialist residence permit, EUR 630 on paper, optional D visas at EUR 95 online, and separate family-member residence-permit fees.
These are the fees paid to the Republic of Finland government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Residence permit for a specialist cost in Finland?
Finland lists EUR 530 for an electronic first specialist residence permit, EUR 630 on paper, optional D visas at EUR 95 online, and separate family-member residence-permit fees.
Verified against Migri - Processing fees and payment methods on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
€530
Single specialist applicant, Enter Finland, no D visa
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Specialist first residence permit (Enter Finland)# Migri lists the 2026 electronic first-permit fee for specialist and other no-labour-market-testing work permits at EUR 530. | €530 | Yes |
Specialist first residence permit (paper application)# Paper alternative for the same first-permit category; use either the electronic or paper line, not both. | €630 | Optional |
Specialist extended permit (Enter Finland)# Optional renewal line. Migri lists extended permits at EUR 230 electronically. | €230 | Optional |
D visa application (online)# Optional speed-of-arrival line. Migri says eligible specialist applicants can apply for a D visa with the residence permit; the online D visa fee is EUR 95. | €95 | Optional |
D visa application (paper)# Paper D visa applications are listed at EUR 120. | €120 | Optional |
First residence permit for adult family member (electronic)# Optional family-scaling line. The spouse-of-residence-permit-holder route lists EUR 750 electronically. | €750per adult family member | Optional |
First residence permit for minor family member (electronic)# Optional family-scaling line. Migri lists first residence permits for minor holders at EUR 400 electronically. | €400per minor child | Optional |
Worked example
Single specialist applicant, Enter Finland, no D visa — €530
- EUR 530 electronic first residence permit for specialist
How to read these fees
The €530 headline covers single specialist applicant, Enter Finland, no D visa. Of the 7 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 6 are optional add-ons (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Specialist first residence permit (Enter Finland) at €530.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Adult family applications commonly price at EUR 750 electronically; minor first residence permits are listed at EUR 400 electronically. Optional D visas add EUR 95 online per eligible applicant.
Family members file separate family-ties applications and must satisfy the family relationship and net-income requirements.
Why fees change
Migri publishes a 2026 fee table and route-specific fee blocks. Re-check the processing-fee page before filing because fees are set by decree and can change by application channel, age and permit type.
Primary source
Migri - Processing fees and payment methods
https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Residence permit for a specialist fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/finland/residence-permit-specialist. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Residence permit for a specialist cost in government fees?
Finland lists EUR 530 for an electronic first specialist residence permit, EUR 630 on paper, optional D visas at EUR 95 online, and separate family-member residence-permit fees. The worked example assumes single specialist applicant, enter finland, no d visa, totalling €530. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
Migri publishes a 2026 fee table and route-specific fee blocks. Re-check the processing-fee page before filing because fees are set by decree and can change by application channel, age and permit type.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Adult family applications commonly price at EUR 750 electronically; minor first residence permits are listed at EUR 400 electronically. Optional D visas add EUR 95 online per eligible applicant.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Residence permit for a specialist.
Processing time
How long the Residence permit for a specialist takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.