Finland Machine or System Delivery Work Permit 2026 — Maximum 6 Months
Maximum six-month permit for assignments connected with an imported/exported machine, device, production line or expert system.
Short answer
This permit covers an assignment related to the supply of an individual machine, device, product line or expert system imported into or exported from Finland. Work may last a maximum of six months; for longer work Migri directs applicants to the employed-person permit. Confirmed work and a supply contract are required. 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. Scope
The assignment must be directly connected to the supply of the machine/system. General construction, maintenance or ordinary production work does not automatically fit this route.
2. Six-month maximum
Work under this application may last no more than six months. If the project will last longer, compare TTOL and other suitable work permits from the outset.
3. Documents, income and fee
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
- Confirmed work
- Supply contract
- Machine/system and assignment description
- Terms of employment
- Income evidence
- Project duration
Common questions about this topic
Can an eight-month machine-installation project use this permit?
No under this route: it is limited to six months. Longer work requires assessment of TTOL or another suitable permit.
Official sources
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