Finland Raises Bar for Permanent Residence: Six-Year Stay, New Language & Work Rules from January 2026
South Korea Extends K-ETA Waiver, Keeping Travel Paperwork-Free for Finns Until End-2026
Finland Raises Bar for Permanent Residence: Six-Year Stay, Language & Work Requirements from 2026
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Finland Makes Citizenship Filings 100 % Digital and Extends Residence Requirement to Six Years
All Finnish citizenship applications must now be filed through the Enter Finland e-portal, ending paper submissions. The same reform extends the residence requirement for naturalisation from five to six years. Migri expects faster processing and €4 million in annual savings, but HR teams must adjust timelines for employees aiming to become Finnish citizens.
South Korea Extends K-ETA Waiver—Finnish Travellers Remain Exempt Until End-2026
South Korea has prolonged its K-ETA waiver until 31 December 2026 for 67 countries, keeping Finland on the list. Finns can visit for up to 90 days without completing the electronic travel authorisation, easing corporate trips and holiday travel while air links between Helsinki and Seoul expand.