Work Permits Finland pursues foreign tech talent as work permit demand slows Employers gain faster route to scarce skills amid tightening permit and residency conditions iStock.com/Evgeny Gromov Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 29 January 2026 Finland is stepping up efforts to attract foreign tech professionals, particularly from the US, as applications for work-based residence permits continue to decline and employers face tighter talen Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Rollout of China’s K visa for STEM talent stalls Recruitment Britain targets deep tech talent with visa fee relief Visas High-tech talent to benefit from new South Korean visas Global Mobility Israel’s high-tech sector grapples with talent losses