Changes to Finnish Immigration Service processing fees
The Finnish Immigration Service will adjust processing fees on January 1, 2026. Online applications will benefit from lower fees compared to paper applications, with users able to track…
Higher processing fees for many residence permit applications Some of the processing fees will be increased to reflect the costs of processing. ### Examples of changed fees
• Until now, applying for an extended permit on the basis of international protection has not been subject to a fee.
From now on, the processing fee for an application for an extended permit on the basis of international protection is EUR 53.
• As of 1 January 2026, the processing fee for an online application for a first residence permit for an employed person is EUR 750. In 2025, the fee was EUR 590. The processing fee for a paper application for a first residence permit for an employed person increases from EUR 750 to EUR 950.
• The processing fee for an online application for a permanent residence permit will be EUR 380. Previously, the fee was EUR 240. The processing fee for a paper application for a permanent residence permit increases from EUR 350 to EUR 600.
• The processing fee for an online application for a first residence permit for studies increases to EUR 600.
Previously, the fee was EUR 450. The processing fee for a paper application for a first residence permit for studies increases from EUR 550 to EUR 750.
• As of 1 January 2026, the processing fee for an online application for a first residence permit for an entrepreneur is EUR 750. Previously, the fee was EUR 550.
The processing fee for a paper application increases from EUR 700 to EUR 900. If your application becomes pending on 31 December 2025 at the latest, you will be charged the processing fee applicable in 2025. See all processing fees on the page Processing fees and payment methods. The new processing fees will be updated on the page on Thursday 1 January 2026.
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