4 years working in Finland

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A foreigner can get a permanent residence permit
(the document carries the letter P) when he or she has
been resident in Finland for four years on a continuous
residence permit (A-permit). The fixed-term residence
permits should follow each other seamlessly, without
any breaks in between. This does not mean that the
person’s stay in Finland must have been uninterrupted.
The applicant is free to go on normal vacation trips
and other travel. The applicant is required to reside
in Finland for at least half the period of validity of the
residence permit and must have a valid residence
permit at the time he or she applies for a permanent
residence permit.

Please read this PDF fact sheet HERE

Further information on residence permits is available in
Finland from the Finnish Immigration Service and the local
police, and from Finnish diplomatic missions abroad, which
will also help in matters concerning visas. The Employment
and Economic Development Office can also provide
counselling regarding residence permits for employed
persons.
Practical instructions and contact information is available
on the following websites:
www.poliisi.fi (the police)
formin.finland.fi/missions (the Ministry for Foreign Affairs)
www.mol.fi (Employment and Economic Development
Office)
Finnish Immigration Service
Postal address: P.O. Box 18, 00581 Helsinki, Finland
Customer Service: Lautatarhankatu 10, 00580 Helsinki
tel. + 358 71 873 3400
Fax: + 358 71 873 0730
E-mail: maahanmuuttovirasto@migri.fi
Internet: www.migri.f

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Wow! Thank you for this prompt and fast reply. I appreciate it. And thank you for welcoming me too. I'm going to Finland soon on work permit visa.

You may wish to read up further on the matter HERE It's more in-depth on the subject.

Thank you, Mr. Expert! 

I am working with the lawyer. It seems that depends on the kind of job you have. He said for me it is no problem b/c I am doing an acquisition.

What if a hospitality job?

I am going to be there. PM more details. I will query it and get back to  you.

Will be waiting.

Hi there,

I also have similar question, I would like to know if working in a restaurant, having a proper full time work contract, after 4 years, will that be sufficient to apply for the passport, assuming the language will not be a problem by then.

thank you

hi everyone
plz, I want to know about international students jobs in Finland
is it possible to cover both living cost and studies tuitions with only an international student job?
thank you in advance

thank you for the quick reply
i will do that

Hi guys, Now i am in Finland as a tourist for 2 months. I would like to move and work here legally and need help for information about requirements. Thank you