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The standard work permit for non-EU workers whose role does not meet specialist or Blue Card criteria. It is subject to an availability consideration (partial labour-market test), so the employer must show no suitable worker was available in Finland or the EU/EEA.
Non-EU workers in skilled trades, services, manufacturing and similar roles with a Finnish job offer.
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Yes. Continuous-type residence on this permit can build toward a permanent residence permit once you meet the residence, work-history and language requirements.
At extension you must show that you actually earned at least the required salary throughout your previous permit period and that your employment continues.
The TTOL is Finland's standard work permit for non-EU workers whose role does not meet specialist or Blue Card criteria. It has a lower minimum income limit but involves a partial labour-market test and a higher application fee.
The permit is tied to a field of work rather than a single named employer, so you can change employer within the same field without applying for a new permit.
Yes. Your gross salary must meet the minimum set for the permit, and fringe benefits may count for only part of it, not the whole amount.
Yes. Family members can apply for their own residence permits based on family ties, and they generally apply at the same time or after you.
Yes, you must already have a job with a Finnish employer. The employer supplies the terms of employment and supporting documents through the Enter Finland for Employers service.
