Finland

Finland combines political stability, advanced digital infrastructure and high-quality public services with access to the European Union and Schengen Area. Its strong technology and innovation sectors make it an attractive location for international entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow a business in Northern Europe

Finland Golden Visa

Finland does not offer a traditional Golden Visa in passive investment such as property, funds or government bonds. Investors seeking an investment-led route to European residency may instead consider the Portugal Golden Visa, available through a qualifying fund investment from €500,000.

Finland Startup Visa

Finland offers a residence permit for innovative startup entrepreneurs, making it easier for people from outside the EU to set up a startup in Finland. However, they need to have an innovative business plan, adequate financing, and be accepted into the Finnish startup ecosystem through endorsement.

Finland Entrepreneur Residence Permit

Entrepreneurs who will actively work in a Finnish business may apply for a residence permit for an entrepreneur. Company ownership alone is not sufficient. The business must be viable and capable of supporting the applicant. There is no fixed minimum investment, and this is not a passive investment route.

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Finnish Permanent Residency and Citizenship

Permanent residence is generally available after six years of continuous residence, provided the applicant has at least two years of work history in Finland and meet the language requirements. Finnish citizenship is generally available after eight years of residence, although applicants who meet the language requirement may qualify after five years. Applicants must also satisfy the country’s other naturalisation requirements. Neither the Startup Permit nor the Entrepreneur Residence Permit guarantees permanent residence or citizenship.

Finland Citizenship by Investment

Finland does not offer Citizenship by Investment. Citizenship cannot be obtained directly through a qualifying investment and is only available through established naturalisation routes. Investors seeking a direct citizenship option may instead consider Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program, available through qualifying real estate investment from US$400,000.

Finland Passport Strength and Ranking

The Finnish passport ranks 17th out of 199 passports in the La Vida Passport Value Index. It provides access to 213 of the world’s 227 destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA or eVisa arrangements. This access covers 99.4% of global GDP and 99.5% of the worldwide visitor market. Unlike conventional passport rankings based solely on destination numbers, the Index also measures the economic and travel value of the destinations reached.