2026 Residence Permit Changes (TTOL/Specialist)
Key Questions
What are the key changes to the 2026 residence permit for specialists (TTOL)?
New requirements include a €1,600/month salary floor and prohibition of zero-hour contracts for tech professionals applying via employers. D-visas are faster, with processing times of 1-2 months.
Who do these residence permit updates target?
The core updates apply to tech pros sponsored by employers. Finnish residence permit or D visa holders are exempt from Schengen Entry/Exit System registration.
What additional context surrounds these permit changes?
Changes coincide with the Schengen EES becoming fully operational on April 10, 2026, and Finland's suspension of the 1996 DTA as announced in the Official Gazette.
€1,600/month salary floor, no zero-hour contracts, faster D-visas. Core updates for tech pros applying via employers; processing 1-2 months.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026