The decision-making on certain Finnish residence permit applications will be paused from January 1 – 8, 2025. The processing pause concerns the residence permit for an employed person and the residence permits for seasonal work where the permit period is at least six months.
The decision-making on first and extended permits will be on pause.
What to Expect
- Holders of a current permit which is about to expire who require an extended permit, should submit an application as soon as possible.
- The pause does not affect the submission of residence permit applications. Applications can be submitted normally through even during the pause period.
- Permit holders should apply for an extended permit before their current permit expires. An application is considered to have arrived in time it is submitted via Enter Finland before the previous residence permit expires. However, it may take longer than normal for a decision to be issued.
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