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Finland Raises Immigration Processing Fees as 2026 Tariff Takes Effect
Migri has increased almost every residence-permit fee, with permanent-residence applications jumping 58 percent and first-time work permits now costing up to €800 on paper. The government says the move will make immigration services self-financing, but businesses face sharply higher mobility costs and may need to revise budgets and timelines. The change is already in force for all applications filed on or after 1 January 2026.
Lapland Airports to Roll Out EU Biometric Entry/Exit System After Helsinki Pilot
Finland will extend the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System to Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Ivalo and Kuusamo airports from February 2026, following a successful pilot in Helsinki that cut border-processing times by 25 percent. The move tightens overstay monitoring and means business travellers and seasonal workers must track their Schengen-day calculations precisely.
Finland Harmonises Fees for Recognition of Overseas Qualifications
From 1 January 2026, Finland charges a flat €100 processing fee and €395 decision fee for all applications to recognise foreign qualifications. The move simplifies costs for internationally recruited professionals and aligns with wider cost-recovery measures, but employers must budget for the €495 total and integrate the timeline into work-permit planning.