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Fees for a Finland visa application

Finland's national residence-permit processing fees for 2026 (online vs paper) and the D visa fee, as confirmed by the Finnish Immigration Service.

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Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

Finland charges a processing fee for each national residence-permit application, and the fee is generally lower when you apply online through Enter Finland than on paper. A new fee schedule took effect on 1 January 2026 by decree of the Ministry of the Interior and remains in force until 31 December 2026. Applications that became pending on 31 December 2025 or earlier are charged the 2025 fee.

The figures below are the fees confirmed by Migri for common long-stay routes. Fees vary by permit category, so always check the exact amount for your route on Migri's fees page before paying.

First residence permit fees (2026)

  • Employed person - online EUR 750 / paper EUR 950.
  • Studies - online EUR 600 / paper EUR 750.
  • Entrepreneur - online EUR 750 / paper EUR 900.
  • Extended permit on the basis of international protection - EUR 53.

Permanent residence permit (2026)

  • Online EUR 380 / paper EUR 600.

D visa fee

  • The D visa processing fee is EUR 95 for an application submitted online, or EUR 120 on paper (paid at the Finnish mission).
  • The D visa is separate from, and additional to, the residence-permit processing fee.

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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.