Implementation decisions

On this page you can find out in which cases our system can make an automated decision.

See the requirements for an automated decision in the following applications:

First residence permit for studies

We can receive an automated decision on your application if

you apply for the first residence permit for studies abroad
you have been admitted to a Finnish university (okm.fi) as a degree student or to a Finnish educational institution as an exchange student
you will not participate in a mobility scheme of the European Union while the permit you are applying for is valid. One such scheme is the Erasmus+ programme
you have submitted your application online in Enter Finland and paid the processing fee
you have submitted your application on 19 October 2023 or later.
you have carefully filled in the application and submitted all the required information and attachments
you meet all the requirements for the residence permit. Your application does not require individual assessment, such as granting an exemption from a requirement
a member of your family is not applying for a permit at the same time as you
you have not yet started your studies
you do not apply for a D visa at the same time
you do not have a non-disclosure order for personal safety reasons
you have not applied for or been granted international protection
you have not previously received a decision to deport you from Finland
you have not selected Swedish as your language of contact
you have not applied for a residence permit for an overly long period. By an overly long period we mean a time period that clearly exceeds the target schedule for completing the degree.