📋 Tender Overview
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has launched preparations for legislative amendments related to the income limits for work-based residence permits. At the same time, the appropriate levels and impacts of income limits will be examined.
An income limit of EUR 1,600 would be set for a residence permit for an employed person in accordance with Orpo's Government Programme. In order to increase transparency, the income limits for work-based permits would in future be laid down in a government decree.
"The Government will promote labour migration and Finland's traction and retention power in many ways. At the same time, it must be ensured that those who come to work in Finland receive a living wage for their work. This will also help prevent labour exploitation," says Minister of Employment Arto Satonen.
According to preliminary estimates, the income threshold of EUR 1,600 now being prepared would mainly fall below part-time employees. Estimates of the impact of the change on the volume of immigration will become revised as the preparations progress.
The Government proposal is expected to be circulated for comments in autumn 2023. The proposal would be submitted to Parliament in early spring 2024 and the amendments would enter into force during 2024.
