Finland Finland Startup Permit — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇫🇮 Finland
Program
Finland Startup Permit
Local Name
Startup-yrittäjän oleskelulupa
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(48 mo)
Two-year residence permit for startup entrepreneurs with a positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland. Fast-track processing in two weeks.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 1,210/mo
(~$1,392 USD)
Application Fee
$520
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax up to ~57%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
4 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Must obtain Eligibility Statement from Business Finland (valid 4 months). Fast-track in 2 weeks possible. Only 1 team member needs the statement. Finland allows dual citizenship.