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Yes; time on a continuous (A) specialist permit counts toward permanent residence, typically after four years of continuous A-permit residence subject to the current income, work-history or language conditions.
Specialists who hold a continuous (A) permit build up continuous residence that counts toward a permanent residence permit.
The general requirement is around four years of continuous A-permit residence in Finland. Under the rules in force from 8 January 2026, you choose an application path, for example one based on annual income, one based on a recognised master's or doctoral degree plus work history, or one based on strong Finnish or Swedish language skills plus work history.
Keep your residence continuous and track your qualifying period and chosen path so you can apply once you meet the conditions.
ਇੱਕ ਲਾਇਸੰਸਸ਼ੁਦਾ ACME ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਮੁਲਾਂਕਣ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰੋ, ਜਾਂ Acey ਨੂੰ ਪੁੱਛੋ।
