Finland: Fast Track Processing for Specialists and Entrepreneurs and Introduction of D Visa
January 10, 2022
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At a Glance
- By June 2022, the government of Finland plans to launch a new visa type, the D visa, and a new fast-track service route for processing applications submitted by specialists and start-up entrepreneurs.
- Both changes are intended to streamline immigration processes and attract skilled workers to Finland.
The situation
By June 2022, the government of Finland plans to launch a new visa type, the D visa, and a new fast-track service route for processing applications from specialists and start-up entrepreneurs.
A closer look
Details of the new D visa and the fast-track service route are as follows:
| Change | Details | Impact |
| Introduction of D Visa |
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| Fast-track service route introduced for specialists and start-up entrepreneurs. |
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Foreign nationals who utilize the new fast-track route will be able to move to Finland and commence work faster than under a regular, non-fast track process, which should make the specialist and start-up entrepreneur visas more attractive to individuals. |
Background
- Emphasis on attracting talent. The proposed changes to visas are intended to attract skilled workers to Finland by facilitating and streamlining the immigration process.
- D visas. National D visas, which have been introduced in many European countries, are based on the Schengen Convention and allow for a longer stay than the short-term Schengen visas.
Looking ahead
The government of Finland may introduce other measures to streamline residence permit processes.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
