Become a resident of Finland in just two months

by registering a startup (Startup Permit)

Cost — from 12 000 EUR

Renewable residence permit for 2 years
Assistance in creating and submitting a startup
Guaranteed result
No language skills required

Leave an application and get a consultation with an immigration specialist

The advantages of a residence permit in Finland

Visa-free travel within the EU and Schengen Area

Residence permit for 2 years at once

Permanent residence permit and Finnish citizenship are granted in 5 years

No requirement to know the state language

Spouse and minor children can get the status of a resident

No minimum wage requirements for employees of startup company

Opportunities and benefits of the residence permit in Finland

Opportunities of the Startup Permit program (residence permit in Finland)

Benefits and value of the program

Why choose Finland?

State grants and subsidies for the development of innovative projects
Employment opportunities
Opening corporate and personal accounts in reliable European banks
The possibility of having dual citizenship at the legislative level
Official employment of family members in Finnish companies
Decent social security
A EU driving license
Preferential studies at universities in Finland
Access to up-to-date medical care with a health insurance policy

The government startup program is the easiest way to reside in Finland legally

iWorld employee selects a startup on a turnkey basis
Drawing up the documents and assistance during submission, if the applicant has a startup idea
Full legal and accounting support for the startup
Preparation of documents for residence permit application
Submission of dossier for obtaining residence in Finland

High level of social security
Favorable environmental situation (6th in the world)
Quite affordable real estate
Decent wages
Free higher education
Reasonable cost of products and services
Friendly people
Perspective of EU citizenship
Visa-free entry to the U.S., Canada and Australia

Opportunities of the Startup Permit program (residence permit in Finland)
- State grants and subsidies for the development of innovative projects
- Employment opportunities
- Opening corporate and personal accounts in reliable European banks
- The possibility of having dual citizenship at the legislative level
- Official employment of family members in Finnish companies
- Decent social security
- A EU driving license
- Preferential studies at universities in Finland
- Access to up-to-date medical care with a health insurance policy
Benefits and value of the program
The government startup program is the easiest way to reside in Finland legally
- iWorld employee selects a startup on a turnkey basis
- Drawing up the documents and assistance during submission, if the applicant has a startup idea
- Full legal and accounting support for the startup
- Preparation of documents for residence permit application
- Submission of dossier for obtaining residence in Finland
Why choose Finland?
- High level of social security
- Favorable environmental situation (6th in the world)
- Quite affordable real estate
- Decent wages
- Free higher education
- Reasonable cost of products and services
- Friendly people
- Perspective of EU citizenship
- Visa-free entry to the U.S., Canada and Australia

The possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Finland without a startup or business idea

The applicant is not required to have a startup, or even a business idea.

Regardless of the specialty, both entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs can apply for a Finland residence permit on equal terms.

iWorld specialists select an existing startup for you, or create a new one, while complying with the requirements of the state program to grant a residence permit for innovative ideas.

3 simple conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Finland:

Age of majority
Not having a EU citizenship
Submission of CV and other documents

Cost: from 12 000 EUR

Timeframe: 2 months

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Getting a Finnish residence permit with iWorld

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Opportunity to get a citizenship in Finland

Foreigners who have taken part in the Startup Permit program get a 2-year Finnish residence permit, which can be renewed later. Having continuously resided in Finland for 5 years, the foreigner has the right to apply for citizenship.

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IN THE WORLD PASSPORT RANKING

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Visa-free countries

Visa-free map with the residence permit in Finland

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR FINLAND CITIZENS:

FINLAND
VISA-FREE ENTRY
VISA ON ARRIVAL
E-VISA
STANDARD VISA IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

Get a residence permit in Finland in just 2 months with no language skills

Residence permit for the whole family
The right to apply for permanent residence permit and citizenship
Opportunity to enter the official labor market in Finland

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The steps of applying for a Finnish residence permit via startup

Contacting iWorld

During the first consultation, the immigration specialist of the company will explain the procedure in detail, answer additional questions and offer to sign a bilateral cooperation agreement.

Project approval in Business Finland

An iWorld employee will take full responsibility for preparing an effective business plan for your future startup, drawing up and translating all required documents. The company's specialist will also help you to fill out the application.

Submitting documents for residence permit

An experienced lawyer will prepare the dossier, help you to apply for a national visa D if necessary, and accompany you through the process of submitting documents to the migration service. You can also submit the dossier online.

Verifying the identity of a candidate

If you submit documents in Finland, you will need to visit the Immigration Service again after the procedure to verify your personal data. You will also be accompanied by an iWorld specialist at this stage.

Waiting for a decision from the immigration service

The employees of the state agency will review your documents and application, then decide whether you should be granted residence permit. If you submit your application online, you will receive an email with a code for your Finnish residence card.

Getting a residence card

After the representatives of the immigration service make a decision, you will be assigned the status of temporary resident of Finland and will be issued a corresponding document. If your documents were submitted online, you will have to pick up the card at the post office within 15 days after receiving the code.

You can pay for the services of our company in any way convenient for you

iWorld law firm uses popular payment methods, including cryptocurrencies

Visa and Mastercard bank cards
Bank transfer to the company's account
Payoneer or Stripe payment systems
Any cryptocurrency, preserving confidentiality

Clients choose iWorld to ensure themselves

Premium serviceThe company employees provide a high-quality service and all the information clients need.

Full confidentialityBy using advanced technology, the company ensures the reliable protection of personal data of applicants.

Compliance with agreement termsThe company strictly adheres to the obligations spelled out in the bilateral cooperation agreement.

Prompt supportClients can always count on prompt legal assistance from the company's specialists.

Assistance at all stagesThe company's lawyers provide comprehensive support at all stages of the immigration process.

Individual approachiWorld employees take into account the wishes of each client and offer the best solution.

The leading expert of iWorld on immigration to Finland

My name is Alexey Nosovsky, I am the head of iWorld legal department.

In 2023, our team succesfully carried out 185 cases under the program of immigration to Finland, including residence permits through business.

The team I work in includes:

Over 20 certified lawyers
More than 6 years of experience in international corporate law
Professionalism and responsibility

iWorld: erasing borders between countries.

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Email:

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FAQs about applying for a Finnish residence permit by a startup

This section contains answers to frequently asked questions about the procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Finland.

To be approved by the state organization Business Finland, you must submit the following documents:

a filled out questionnaire (our expert will assist you);
resume (our expert will assist you);
startup presentation (our expert will assist you);
business plan (our expert will assist you);
original and copy of international passport;
3,6 x 4,7 cm color photo;
bank statement confirming stable income.

To apply for a Finnish residence permit, you must submit the following documents:

original and a color copy of international passport;
an excerpt from Business Finland;
3.6 x 4.7 cm color photo;
marriage certificate, if applicable;
birth certificate, if applicable;
application for meeting the requirements of Business Finland;
proof of legal residence in the country (e.g. visa);
a certificate from a bank confirming that you have sufficient funds for living.

The spouse and minor children may obtain temporary resident status at the same time as the principal applicant. In order to do so, the applicant must provide the data of the family members in his/her application and attach the necessary documents.

A foreigner with a Finnish residence permit can travel to all EU and Schengen countries without a visa, conduct business in the EU single market without a double tax burden and be officially employed in the country. In addition, a resident is entitled to receive quality medical care under the insurance policy and decent social security.

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Apply for a Finnish residence permit for 2 years through the registration of a startup with the opportunity to:

Apply for state grants and subsidies to develop innovative projects
Open personal and corporate accounts in reliable European banks
Have a second citizenship

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