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Finland courts overseas tech and AI workers with 2-week ‘Fast Track’ visas and Nordic work-life balance
Finland on 26 January rolled out a new marketing push for its Fast Track specialist visa, promising foreign tech and AI experts a combined work-and-residence permit in as little as two weeks as well as a family-friendly lifestyle. More than 30 Finnish firms and universities are participating, hoping to lure talent from the US and other markets where layoffs and visa backlogs are common. The move gives employers a rapid, low-administration pathway to bring staff into the EU while showcasing Finland’s work-life balance.
Dublin applicants must file Finland Schengen visas at Danish Embassy from 26 January 2026
Effective 26 January 2026, people in Ireland who need a Schengen visa for Finland must submit their applications to the Danish Embassy in Dublin or its VFS Global centre, rather than to the Finnish Embassy. The temporary outsourcing aims to ease staffing pressure and maintain processing capacity during peak travel periods, but businesses should adjust travel timelines and documentation to reflect the new submission point.