Finland Raises All Residence-Permit Processing Fees as 2026 Tariff Takes Effect
Lapland Airports Next to Deploy EU Entry/Exit System After Successful Helsinki Pilot
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Finnish Immigration Service Confirms Higher Residence-Permit Fees From 1 January 2026
An official Migri press release confirms that all residence-permit processing fees increased on 1 January 2026—permanent-residence e-filings now cost €380, paper filings €600, and first work permits up to €800. The change, justified by lower application volumes and higher unit costs, coincides with tighter permanent-residence rules coming on 8 January. Employers and applicants must revise budgets and filing timelines accordingly.
Lapland Airports to Roll Out EU Entry/Exit System After Helsinki Pilot
Finland will extend the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System from Helsinki-Vantaa to Lapland’s main airports in February 2026, targeting smooth processing before the winter travel rush. Extra e-gates and trained staff aim to keep border-control times down, but first-time EES enrolment will lengthen arrivals for non-EU visitors. The move signals Finland’s push toward fully digital border formalities, relevant for tour operators and companies moving staff to the Arctic region.