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Permit for non-EU researchers and doctoral candidates with a hosting agreement from a Finnish research organisation. It can be issued under the EU Directive (master's holders, with research mobility) or as a national permit, with no labour-market test.
Researchers and doctoral candidates hosted by a Finnish research organisation.
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The Yrittaja permit is for non-EU nationals establishing or running a traditional (non-startup) business in Finland and personally working in it. Profitability is assessed by the regional Economic Development Centre.
The EU Blue Card is the EU-harmonised highly skilled worker permit, using the same salary threshold as Finland's specialist permit but adding intra-EU mobility rights after 18 months. No labour-market test applies.
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.
This permit is for non-EU founders of a scalable, growth-oriented startup. It uniquely requires a positive eligibility statement from Business Finland before you file the immigration application, and it qualifies for fast-track processing.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.