Finland Investment Immigration
With regards to investment immigration, each country will stipulate the sum of money required for investment by the applicant in order to gain a permanent residency status. The investment generally has to be made to a pre-approved project in the country he/she seeks residency in, and must be solely for the benefit of the country’s economy.
Why Immigrate to Finland
Finland is an EU member state and is considered a prominent location for foreigners to reside in due to its strong and stable economic infrastructure and respected legal framework. Finland has a good social security system and ensures residents obtain a high standard of living in terms of health care, education and good working conditions.
Residency Visa Information
In Finland it is the police department who deal with residency permits. Under the regulation of the Finish police department, they have the responsibility of issuing:
- 1st residence permit to foreign family members if Finish citizens
- Extended fixed-term residence permits and permanent residence permits to foreign nationals residing in Finland
- Extended residence permits. These permits are for the employed and self employed seeking permanent residence permits
Applications for a Residency Visa in Finland must be submitted to the District Police in their domicile country in person. The relevant police station must authorize your true identity before approval of the visa application is considered.
Exceptions to the Finland Residency Visa
Individuals who are Nordic citizens are not required to obtain a residency visa to work or live in Finland.
Conditions of eligibility for seeking a residency permit in Finland
- Individuals with Finnish family ties
- Finnish decent
- Remigration to Finland
- Conditions relating to education and employment
- Humanitarian reasons
- Other conditions regarding studies or employment
Permanent Residence Permit Requirements
You are only eligible for the Finnish ‘Permanent’ Residency visa where you have resided in Finland for a minimum period of 4 consecutive years.
A Finnish Residency Permit entitles the holder to:
- Travel freely in Finland and reside there for as long as the visa is valid
- Enter into other Schengen countries.
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