taotleja
Taotleja is a Finnish term used to refer to a person who has submitted or is in the process of submitting an application for a permit or status from authorities such as the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) or other regulatory bodies. The word is most commonly encountered in discussions about immigration and asylum, but it can apply to various types of applications, including residence permits and related status decisions.
In practice, a taotleja is someone who expresses or pursues a formal request to obtain permission to
Rights and obligations of a taotleja are determined by the relevant legislation and the specific permit category.
Etymologically, taotleja is formed from the verb taottaa, meaning to apply, with the agentive suffix -ja. The
See also: hakija (applicant), turvapaikan hakija (asylum seeker).