From 1 April 2023, you can apply for a D visa if you are applying for a residence permit for a student or a researcher. With a D visa, you can enter Finland approximately 1–2 weeks faster than normally. You do not need to wait for the delivery of your residence permit card, as it will be delivered to you in Finland.

You can travel to Finland immediately after 

• you have received a positive decision on your residence permit application and D visa application, and 
• the D visa sticker has been affixed to your passport at the Finnish mission (embassy or consulate). 

You can also be issued with a D visa if

• you will be working for a certified employer and you are applying for a 
  
• you are abroad and your residence permit card has, for example, expired or been lost, stolen, or damaged.

Your spouse and children can also apply for a D visa if they apply for a family member's residence permit.

The d visa has previously been available to managers, specialists and start up entrepreneurs.

D-visa, residence permit to Finland