For information and instructions related to possible service disruptions, see the following page: Technical difficulties and interruptions in Enter Finland.
If you are applying for an extended permit or citizenship or renewing your residence permit card or residence card, it is possible that you do not need to visit a service point to prove your identity. For more information about when visiting a service point is not necessary, see the page Identification.
Attention!
The EnterFinland e-service is being updated on 10th of December. The service will be closed at 17:15 on 10.12.2025 and will open again on 10.12.2025 23:00 EEST. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Welcome to Enter Finland, the online service of the Finnish Immigration Service! Here you can apply for a residence permit or for Finnish citizenship online.
Choose an application below:
If you are not sure which type of application you should choose, use the Application Finder on the Finnish Immigration Service website to find out. For instructions on how to use the online service, see the page Online services.
Five steps and your application is ready
1
Create a user account.
2
Choose the right application and fill in the form.
3
Add attachments.
4
Pay the processing fee and submit the application.
5
Visit a service point.