New Delhi, Jan 7 || Indian specialists accounted for roughly 34 per cent of specialist‑level talent moving to Finland in 2025, with tech and engineering professionals employed at firms including Nokia, Kone, Wärtsilä, HCL, Infosys and TCS, a report showed on Wednesday.
The report from Finnish government organisation Business Finland said that the country issued about 300 first‑time specialist residence permits to Indian professionals between January and November 2025, adding to over 20,000 Indians already living in the country.
The government organisation noted high number of Indian applications as Finland received 7,641 first‑time work‑based positive residence permit applications between January and September 2025, with Indians making up about 10 per cent of them.
"Interest from Indian professionals has remained consistent over the years. Specialist permits continue to be a key component, reflecting streamlined processes for IT talent and improved pathways for spouses and families," the report noted.
Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem and rapidly growing technology sector are creating significant opportunities for India’s English-speaking top talent, it said.