Finland received 12,000+ work permit applications in 2024

Highlights: Finland received more than 12000 work permits in 2024

• The Finish Government received over 12,000 work permit applications in the first 9 months of 2024.
• The number of work-based residence permit applications has continued to increase in recent years.
• Around 978 foreign specialists applied for Finland work-based residence permits in 2024.
• Applicants from Thailand, Philippines, India, China, and Vietnam formed the majority to apply for Finland work permits.

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Finland work-based residence permit applications in 2024

According to Schengen News report, the Finnish government registered over 12,000 work permits in the first nine months of 2024. The number of work-based residence permit applications has continued to increase in comparison to the last 5 years.

The Finnish Immigration Service received 12,498 applications for work-based residence permits. The majority of applicants were from Thailand, the Philippines, India, China, and Vietnam.

 

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Increased demand for Finland Residence Permit applications

The demand for Finland Residence Permit applications increased among international students in the country. Around 11,749 international students applied for the Finland Residence Permit in the first nine months of 2024, with a 9% increase.

Most residence permit applications were from Bangladeshi, Nepalese and Indian students willing to study in Finland. Residence permit applications received from international students are to be processed within an average of nine days.

 

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