Key Points
- Finland will now require all residence permit applicants to provide proof of a valid passport issued by their country of nationality
Overview
The government of Finland announced that starting September 1, 2024, residence permit applicants must submit a valid passport from their country of nationality.
Previously, applicants could use passports from other countries, including Finland, or third-country travel documents if they could not obtain a passport from their home country.
Now, with limited exceptions, applicants who do not provide a passport from their country of nationality will not be eligible for a residence permit. This new rule also applies to applications submitted before September 1, 2024. As a result, some applicants and their employers may face more difficulties obtaining a residence permit.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check Finland’s government website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland
