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Finland's settled-status permits. The national permanent permit (P) moved on 8 January 2026 from a single unconditional four-year route to a multi-path system (fast paths at four years with an income, degree or language condition; standard path at six years). The separate EU long-term resident permit (P-EU) is available after five years and adds the right to move to other EU member states, with a language requirement from 8 January 2026.
Non-EU nationals with continuous A-permit residence who meet the conditions of an application path (P) or want EU portability (P-EU).
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No; family members are not automatically covered and must apply separately, either on the basis of family ties or on their own grounds.
No; family members are not automatically covered and must apply separately, either on the basis of family ties or on their own grounds.
Depending on the application path you choose, you may need Finnish or Swedish skills ranging from a developing level (A2) up to a particularly good level (C1); applicants over 65 may be exempt.
These are Finland's settled-status permits. Since 8 January 2026, the national P permit follows a multi-path system (fast paths at four years with a condition, standard path at six), while the EU long-term P-EU permit is available after five years and now requires Finnish or Swedish language skills.
The P permit is valid until further notice, so it does not have an expiry date, but the physical permit card must still be renewed periodically.
The P permit is valid until further notice, so it does not have an expiry date, but the physical permit card must still be renewed periodically.
You generally need a continuous period of four years in Finland on a continuous (A) residence permit, though from 8 January 2026 longer periods may apply depending on the path you choose.
Yes; the qualifying residence must be continuous, so extended time outside Finland can break the continuity and jeopardise your eligibility.
