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A dedicated permit for non-EU founders of a scalable, growth-oriented startup. It uniquely requires a positive eligibility statement from Business Finland before the immigration application, and qualifies for fast-track processing.
Non-EU entrepreneurs building a scalable startup in Finland.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Yes; you must first obtain a positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland, and only then can you apply to Migri for the residence permit.
Because the permit is tied to your startup being your main activity and to sufficient income, if the startup ends you should reassess your basis to stay and consider an alternative permit.
Your main activity must be running the startup, but the permit allows additional work alongside your startup operations.
Your main activity must be running the startup, but the permit allows additional work alongside your startup operations.
You must show sufficient financial means for the whole permit period, which can be demonstrated through bank statements, startup funding, company accounts, rental income, or other employment income.
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.
Yes; you must first obtain a positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland, and only then can you apply to Migri for the residence permit.
A first startup entrepreneur permit is granted for up to two years, and an extended permit can be granted for up to four years depending on your income.
