Residence permit application for work in the field of mass media
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Published by: Finnish Immigration Service · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Apply for a residence permit with this application if you are engaged professionally in the field of mass media and your employer or contractor does not have a place of business in Finland. You must have confirmed employment before you can apply for this permit.
You can apply for this permit if you work as a correspondent, journalist or photographer, for example.
How to use it
1. Make sure you meet the requirements for a residence permit.
You must meet the requirements for granting a permit in order to be issued a residence permit. The requirements must be met throughout the period of validity of the residence permit.
2. Make sure you have all the necessary attachments.
You will need various attachments for your residence permit, such as a valid passport and a passport photo.
3. Fill in the application and pay the fee.
Fill in the application in the Enter Finland online service. If you are unable to use Enter Finland, fill in a paper application.
4. Prove your identity.
Book an appointment to visit a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate) to prove your identity.
5. Wait for a decision.
The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if they need additional information for your application. Reply to the request on time.
Where and how to get help
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Rovaniemi) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Ruokasenkatu 2 96200
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Guidance for employers · TelephoneService
By calling this service number you get specialised guidance for employers.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295790601 · Charged
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lahti) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Kirkkokatu 12 15140
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Customer service number · TelephoneService
Customer information on residence permits, alien's passports, EU registrations and citizenship.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295790600 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790603 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790602 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790604 · Charged
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Oulu) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Albertinkatu 4 90100
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
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