Phase 2: The Joint Online Application

• 4. You Start the Application (Enter Finland)
  You create an account and fill out the application for a "Residence Permit for an Employed Person" in the Enter Finland online service. You upload all your documents and pay the fee.
• 5. Employer Adds Details (Enter Finland for Employers)
  Once you submit, your employer gets a notification. They must log into their own service (Enter Finland for Employers) to add the agreed terms of employment (salary, hours, role).
• • Crucial: Your employer needs to complete this step quickly to avoid delays.
• 6. Book Appointment & Biometrics
  Immediately after submitting the application online, you must book an appointment to visit the nearest Finnish Embassy or Consulate (or VFS Global center) in your country.
• 7. Prove Your Identity
  At the appointment, you will:
  • • Show your original documents (Passport, Contract, etc.).
  • • Give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).

Phase 3: Review, Approval, and Entry

• 8. The Two Reviews
  Your application is reviewed by:
  • • TE Office (Employment Office): They decide if the job can be filled by you.
  • • Migri (Immigration Service): They check your background and issue the final decision.
• 9. Decision is Made
  You will receive a notification via the Enter Finland service when a decision is made.
• 10. Optional D Visa (Fast Entry)
  If approved, you can apply for a D Visa (a quick entry visa). This lets you travel to Finland immediately after the approval, and you can collect your Residence Permit Card in Finland.
• 11. Travel and Residence Card
  • • You travel to Finland.
  • • Your physical Residence Permit Card will be delivered to a collection point in Finland.
  Once you have the Residence Permit Card, you can legally start working!

For support with document requirements, salary checks, and navigating the TE Office approval process, we recommend consulting FederPath.