Labour immigration legislation

The Aliens Act (301/2004) is the law related to immigration with the broadest scope. It applies to the entry, exit, residence and work of a foreigner in Finland. Further provisions on issuing a residence permit for an employed person and a residence permit for an entrepreneur are laid down in chapter 5 of the Aliens Act.

The conditions of entry, residence and employment are further laid down in these laws:

• Act on the Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals for Seasonal Work (907/2017) 
• Act on the Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals in the Framework of an Intra-Corporate Transfer (908/2017) 
• Act on the Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals on the Basis of Research, Study, Internship and Volunteering (719/2018) 

Inquiries:
Jarmo Tiukkanen, Senior Officer