Clarify the situation
We review the goal, status, timing, family/work/company context and available documents together.
Build the evidence logic
We explain which documents matter, why they are needed and what each should prove.
Explain the risks
We identify risks linked to missing evidence, income, timing, the wrong route or authority expectations.
Define next steps
We turn the next filing, evidence, strategy or professional-support step into a practical plan.
What do we assess in this service?
Who the specialist route is for
This route is for a person with confirmed employment in Finland in duties that genuinely require special expertise. A job title alone is not enough: the duties, salary and the applicant's education or other evidence of expertise must support the specialist category.
2026 eligibility points
- Confirmed employment in Finland
- Duties requiring special expertise
- Gross salary of at least EUR 3,937 per month in 2026
- A higher-education degree as a rule, or special expertise demonstrated through work experience or other education
- Employer-completed terms of employment
Salary threshold
Migri's 2026 specialist threshold is EUR 3,937 gross per month. Fringe benefits and daily allowances do not count towards this threshold. If the salary is below the specialist threshold, another work-based route such as TTOL may need to be assessed instead.
First permit, extension and validity
A first specialist permit is normally applied for abroad and can be granted for a maximum of two years. If the employment is shorter, the permit follows the employment period. An extended specialist permit is applied for in Finland and should be filed before the current permit expires.
Fast Track and D visa
Migri lists the specialist permit among Fast Track categories and describes a two-week Fast Track service. This is an authority service target, not an ENB processing-time guarantee. A D visa can also be requested in connection with an eligible first residence-permit application.
Official application fees
Migri currently lists an electronic fee of EUR 530 for a first specialist permit and EUR 230 for an extended permit. The paper fees are EUR 630 and EUR 430 respectively. Authority fees are separate from ENB's service fee and should be re-checked before payment.
Typical evidence
- Valid passport and required passport copies
- Employment agreement or confirmed terms of employment
- Employer-supplied employment terms in Enter Finland for Employers
- Degree certificate where applicable
- Work-experience or other expertise evidence where needed
- Translations and legalisation where required
What ENB does
- Checks whether specialist, TTOL or EU Blue Card is the stronger route
- Reviews salary and employment terms against the chosen route
- Builds applicant and employer document checklists
- Reviews qualification and expertise evidence
- Structures the Enter Finland file and supports additional-information responses
What ENB cannot promise
- No residence-permit outcome is guaranteed
- ENB does not control Migri processing times
- ENB does not replace the employer's statutory duties or Migri's assessment
Detailed guides related to this service
Use ENB's official-source reviewed guides before assessing the consulting scope or while preparing your documents.
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Open toolsFrequently asked questions
What is the specialist salary threshold in Finland in 2026?
Migri requires at least EUR 3,937 gross per month in 2026. Fringe benefits and daily allowances do not count towards the threshold.
Is a university degree always mandatory?
A higher-education degree is the normal rule, but Migri also allows the required special expertise to be demonstrated through work experience or other education in appropriate cases.
Does Fast Track guarantee a decision in two weeks?
No. Migri offers the specialist route through Fast Track and describes a two-week service, but ENB does not guarantee an authority processing time or outcome.
Official sources and content review
Last checked: 2026-08-26ENB Consulting is not a public authority. This page provides general information and explains the consulting scope. Case-specific assessment is separate and final decisions are made by the competent authority. No outcome is guaranteed.