If you wish to move to Finland, you will in most cases need a residence permit

If you only wish to visit Finland and stay for a maximum of 90 days, you do not need a residence permit. However, in most cases you will need a visa. If you are a citizen of a visa-free country, you are allowed to stay in Finland for 90 days without a visa or a residence permit.

If you are a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you do not need a residence permit for Finland. If you stay for longer than three months, you need to register your right of residence.

Find out what kind of permit you need

This Application Finder helps you find the right application. Answer the questions, and the Application Finder will take you to a page that explains the application requirements that you need to meet. On the same page, you will find a list of the documents you need to attach to your application.

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