Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
You must apply for a first residence permit for seasonal work abroad before arriving in Finland. You can apply for a first residence permit for seasonal work while you are in Finland only if you hold a valid certificate for seasonal work or visa for seasonal work and intend to continue doing seasonal work in Finland.
A residence permit for seasonal work is always temporary. The permit is granted for a maximum of nine months within a 12 month period. When counting the maximum duration of the permit, all seasonal work permits granted to you during the period in question will be taken into account. Seasonal work permits are residence permit for seasonal work, certificate for seasonal work and visa for seasonal work. Family members of seasonal workers cannot be granted a residence permit on the basis of family ties.
| Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|
| What is Seasonal Work Permit | Temporary permit for seasonal jobs such as agriculture, tourism, berry picking, or forestry in Finland. It is meant for non-EU citizens and can last for a maximum of 9 months within any 12-month period. |
| Who must apply | Non-EU citizens who come to Finland for seasonal work. If the job lasts more than 90 days, a residence permit is required. If the job lasts up to 90 days and the person is from a visa-exempt country, a certificate is enough; others need a visa. |
| Fields of work | Includes agriculture, gardening, forestry, tourism, wild berry picking, and temporary-agency seasonal work. |
| Types of permit or certificate | 1. Residence permit for seasonal work (3–9 months). 2. Extended permit for continuing seasonal work. 3. Certificate for short-term seasonal work (up to 90 days) for visa-exempt nationals. |
| Application steps and requirements | Apply online through Enter Finland. Employer must provide terms-of-employment details. Applicant needs a valid passport, employment contract, and possibly additional documents if working through an agency. Apply before current permit or certificate expires. |
| Identity verification | After submitting the online application, the applicant must visit a Finnish embassy, consulate, or Immigration Service point to prove identity and show original documents. |
| Duration and time limits | Valid up to 9 months within a 12-month period. Any previous seasonal work in the past year counts toward the total duration. |
| Family members | Family members of seasonal workers cannot get a residence permit based on family ties under this category. |
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