Residence permit for an employed person / specialist / EU Blue Card (Työntekijän oleskelulupa / erityisasiantuntija)
Residence permit for an employed person / specialist / EU Blue Card is a residence route in Finland (Employment). Employed person: gross ≥€1,600/mo (2026); specialist & EU Blue Card: ≥€3,937/mo; fast-track (~14 days) for specialists. Family fees approx. Fees ~€1,600 total for family of 3 (approx).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 18'050. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 6 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; key-employee regime: flat 25% source tax for up to 84 months if salary ≥€5,800/mo and not Finnish-resident in prior 5 yrs.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 1'500 |
| Income / yr | CHF 18'050 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 6 |
| Citizenship | 8 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals with Finnish job |
| Tax | Worldwide income; key-employee regime: flat 25% source tax for up to 84 months if salary ≥€5,800/mo and not Finnish-resident in prior 5 yrs. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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