Permanent residence permit in Finland

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The permanent residence permit has an unlimited period of validity and has a number of requirements to be granted. You need to have lived in Finland for at least 4 consecutive years with a continuous residence permit, and the requirements for a continuous residence permit are still met.
Cannot be granted a permanent residence permit to study or find a job. However, if you already have an extended permit to study or find work, you can apply for a permanent residence permit based on family or work reasons.
The period of 4 years starts from the date of entry into Finland or from the first day of the first continuous residence permit if the application is filed in Finland.
If you have not passed the required 4 years, you can apply for a new permanent residence permit (extension permit).
You have the right to work while your application for a permanent residence permit is being processed if you apply before the old permit expires and keep your right to work.
After receiving your permanent residence permit, you have the right to work without restrictions.
The EU residence permit (P-EU) is a type of long-term permit in the EU that is valid until further notice. To apply for this permit, you need to live in Finland continuously for a period of 5 years with a continuous residence permit or permanent residence permit.
EU citizens and their family members have the right to permanent residence after living legally in Finland for 5 uninterrupted years.
If your residence permit card is expired, damaged or lost, you need to apply for a new residence permit card instead of applying for a new permanent residence permit.
This provides an overview of the process and benefits related to permanent residence permits and EU residence permits in Finland.