• If you held a continuous residence permit (A permit) already when you arrived in Finland, the period of residence is calculated from the day you arrived in Finland.
• If you did not hold a residence permit when you arrived in Finland, your period of residence is calculated from the day you received your first continuous residence permit (A permit).

If you have previously had a continuous residence permit (A permit) for studies, the time you have lived in Finland under the permit may be included in your period of residence only if you have completed the degree on the basis of which you received the permit.

• Your period of residence is calculated from the day you arrived in Finland. This means that your period of residence may start already before the start date of the validity period of your continuous residence permit (A permit).
  • If you left Finland before receiving a decision on your protection status, your period of residence is calculated from the day you returned to Finland.

• If you held a continuous residence permit (A permit) already when you arrived in Finland, the period of residence is calculated from the day you arrived in Finland.
• If you did not hold a residence permit when you arrived in Finland, your period of residence is calculated from the day you received your first continuous residence permit (A permit).

• Your period of residence is calculated from the day you moved to Finland. You are required to have resided legally in Finland.

• You cannot apply for a permanent residence permit or if you hold a temporary residence permit (B permit). The time you have lived in Finland under a temporary residence permit will not be included in your period of residence.