·Republic of Finland·Material change·In force
Finland work and startup routes refreshed against current Migri guidance
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Finland route guidance now reflects the 2026 employed-person salary floor and fees, plus the Business Finland Eligibility Statement and current support requirements for startup founders.
What changed
Policy claim 1
The Finland employed-person permit requires gross salary of at least EUR 1,600 per month in 2026; salary supplements are excluded and fringe benefits may make up no more than 50% of salary.
Claim ID: fi-2026-10-finland-route-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: Migri - Residence permit for an employed person (Finnish Immigration Service (Migri))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
The Finland start-up entrepreneur permit requires a positive Business Finland Eligibility Statement before the Migri application; the statement must be no more than four months old at submission, and the 2026 first-permit fee is EUR 650 electronically or EUR 800 on paper.
Claim ID: fi-2026-10-finland-route-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: Migri - Start-up entrepreneur (Finnish Immigration Service (Migri))·source verified ·page reviewed
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
Migri - Residence permit for an employed person ↗ · Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)
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