1. You need to be able to support yourself in Finland for the entire duration of your studies. You must have at least EUR 560 at your disposal every month to be able to pay for your accommodation, food and other needs.
- Add to your application proof of how you will finance your stay in Finland during the first year of studies.
- you must have 6,720 euros in your bank account when you submit the application.
- If your studies will take less than one year, you must have 560 euros per month at your disposal.
If your educational institution supports your living in Finland, you do not necessarily need to have 560 euros per month at your disposal. Attach to your application documentation of the support your educational institution provides. Read more about income requirements.
2. You have a study place
You can get a residence permit if you have been accepted to study at an educational institution in Finland. Your studies must lead to a vocational qualification or a degree. You may also get a residence permit for other types of studies if you have a well-founded reason for it. You cannot get a residence permit for studies to complete basic education.Read more on the page Study place.
3. You have insurance
As a student, you must personally cover the costs if you become ill in Finland. In order to get a residence permit, you must take out private insurance that will cover your medical and pharmaceutical expenses.
- Attach a certificate of insurance to your application.
- Your insurance must be valid when you arrive in Finland.
If you have a Kela card, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) you do not need to take out other insurance. Read more about the insurance you need, and about accepted insurance companies, on the page Insurance.
See also the general requirements for granting a residence permit.
