Migri Publishes Final Guidance as Stricter Permanent-Residence Rules Take Full Effect
Guidance released on 18 February confirms Finland’s new permanent-residence rules: six years of continuous stay, a B1 Finnish or Swedish test and two years of work history for most applicants. The tougher criteria, effective for all applications filed since 8 January 2026, lengthen corporate relocation timelines and make employer-funded language tuition essential.
Feb 21, 2026
