Finland Consultant Work Residence Permit 2026 — Maximum One Year
Consultant work in Finland for up to one year, income requirement, client/supply contracts and distinction from TTOL.
Short answer
The consultant residence permit is for confirmed consultant work and may cover work for a maximum of one year. For longer work Migri directs applicants to the employed-person permit. Work may be paid employment or trade/business without establishing a company; supply and client contracts are important. The main income must come from the work on which the application is based. Paid employment must meet the applicable collective agreement; if none applies or the work is part-time, at least EUR 1,463/month is required in 2026. The same EUR 1,463 benchmark applies to trade/business or a combination of employment and trade/business. Taxable fringe benefits may be considered.
1. Maximum one year
If the consulting assignment exceeds one year, this special route is not the correct long-term solution. TTOL or routes such as specialist/management should be compared depending on the work.
2. Employee or trade/business
In an employee model the employer supplies terms of employment. In a trade/business model, client contracts or evidence explaining how income will be earned is required. This is not the same as establishing and operating a Finnish company as an entrepreneur.
3. Checklist
The main income must come from the work on which the application is based. Paid employment must meet the applicable collective agreement; if none applies or the work is part-time, at least EUR 1,463/month is required in 2026. The same EUR 1,463 benchmark applies to trade/business or a combination of employment and trade/business. Taxable fringe benefits may be considered.
2026 processing fee: first permit EUR 530 online / EUR 630 on paper; extended permit EUR 230 online / EUR 430 on paper. A first residence permit is normally filed outside Finland. Recheck fees with Migri on the filing date.
Checklist
- Consulting scope
- Confirmed work
- Supply/client contracts
- One-year limit
- Income
- Employee vs trade/business
- Compare TTOL/specialist
Common questions about this topic
Can I work for two years on the consultant permit?
No. This route is limited to one year; longer work requires another work permit.
Official sources
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Work Permit in Finland
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