How to Check Your Application Status — Official Guide
After you submit a residence permit application (work, student, family, or extension) for Finland, it’s important to track your application status so you know where it stands and what to prepare next. This section explains how to check the status using official tools.
Where You Applied Matters
Most residence permit applications for non‑EU/EEA citizens are submitted through:
➡️ EnterFinland — Official Online Application Portal
https://enterfinland.fi/ (enterfinland.fi)
You should always log in to the same portal where you applied to check your status.
Official Migri Status Checker
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) provides a centralized tool to check processing times and status after you have applied.
➡️ Check application status & processing time
https://migri.fi/en/check-the-processing-time-of-your-application (migri.fi)
This official page allows you to:
✔ See the estimated processing time for your application type
✔ Check whether your application has progressed to specific stages
✔ Understand average wait times
EnterFinland Status (After Login)
Once you submit your application through EnterFinland, you should:
Log in with your credentials
Go to “My applications” / “Submitted applications”
Click on your specific application
View:
✔ Current status
✔ Missing documents (if any)
✔ Messages from Migri
✔ Estimated timelines
This is the primary way to check real status and messages related to your case.
Status Terminology (What It Usually Means)
Here are common status labels you may see:
✔ Application submitted – Your application was received.
✔ Under processing / Processing started – Migri has started reviewing it.
✔ Request for additional documents – Migri needs more information from you.
✔ Decision made – The final decision has been made (approval or rejection).
✔ Permit card ready – If approved, your residence permit card is ready for collection.
✔ Closed / Withdrawn – The application was ended or taken back.
Always check EnterFinland for the most accurate messaging — especially if additional documents are requested.
Identity Verification / Appointment Status
If you applied from outside Finland, you may have an identity appointment at a Finnish embassy or visa application center (VAC). Status for that part is usually tracked via:
✔ Email confirmations from the mission/VAC
✔ Your EnterFinland dashboard messages
✔ Instructions sent from the Finnish mission where you booked the appointment
What to Do If It’s Taking Longer Than Expected
✔ Re‑check EnterFinland for requests/messages
✔ Check processing times on Migri’s status page
✔ Confirm you submitted all required documents
✔ Ensure you responded to Migri’s requests quickly
If you believe something is wrong (e.g., missing updates, mistake), you can contact Migri — but only do this if a significant exceptional delay is present.
Official Links for Status Check
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| EnterFinland (apply & check your own status) | https://enterfinland.fi/ |
| Migri — Check application processing time & status info | https://migri.fi/en/check-the-processing-time-of-your-application |
| Migri Contact & Service Points | https://migri.fi/en/contact-information |
Tips & Best Practices
✔ Always check your EnterFinland messages — this is where official communication arrives.
✔ Keep your login credentials secure and accessible.
✔ Add your email and phone number correctly so Migri can contact you faster.
✔ Never rely only on unofficial sites for status information.
✔ Check official processing time estimates to avoid unnecessary worry.
⚠️ Important Reminder
Processing times, terminology, and procedures may change frequently. Always verify all information directly on the official Migri and EnterFinland websites. Translation tools may slightly change meaning — refer to the original English wording on official pages when possible. If you find outdated info on our page, please report it to us for prompt correction.