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🇫🇮 Finnish residence permit · Through a startup

Finnish residence permit through a startup

A 2-year residence permit for developers, engineers and entrepreneurs - through your own startup or one we help you package.

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2 yearspermit term
€24,000required in your account
5 yearsuntil you can apply for citizenship

Finland issues a residence permit for 2 years to people who launch or package a startup. The program is especially relevant for developers and engineers.

How the program works

The startup residence permit is issued for 2 years. Murblz prepares the documents needed to get the business plan approved, helps you package a startup or turn an existing business into one, and supports you through every consultation.

What you need to apply

  • Any address to register at - even a single night in a hotel will do.
  • Funds in your account at the rate of €1000 for every month the permit is valid, which means €24,000 for 2 years. The money can be held in any country and any bank.

After 5 years of legal residence in Finland you can apply for Finnish citizenship.

Benefits of a Finnish startup residence permit

A fit for IT specialists

The program is especially relevant for developers and engineers who are ready to build their project in Finland.

Flexible address requirements

Any address is enough for registration - you do not have to rent permanent housing straight away.

A clear financial bar

The amount you need in your account is known in advance and is directly proportional to the length of the permit.

A route to citizenship

After 5 years of legal residence in the country you can apply for Finnish citizenship.

How to get a Finnish residence permit: step by step

Free consultation

A Murblz expert reviews your situation and confirms that the startup program is right for you.

Packaging the startup

Murblz prepares the business plan and the documents: packaging a new startup or turning an existing business into one.

Preparing the address and funds

You provide an address for registration and confirm the funds in your account at the rate of €1000 per month of the permit.

Filing the application

The documents and the business plan are submitted for review together with proof of funds.

Getting the permit

Once approved, you receive a residence permit valid for 2 years.

FAQ

Who is the Finnish startup residence permit for?
The program is especially relevant for developers and engineers, but it also suits other entrepreneurs.
How much money do I need in the bank?
€1000 for every month the permit is valid - that is €24,000 for the full 2-year term. The account can be in any country and any bank.
How long is the permit issued for?
For 2 years.
When can I apply for Finnish citizenship?
After 5 years of legal residence in the country.
Do I need permanent housing in Finland to apply?
No, any registration address is enough - even a single night in a hotel will do.

Don’t want to figure this out alone?

We handle the whole process end to end: we check your documents, match a program to your situation and give you honest timelines and costs. Leave your details and a migration expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.

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