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Residence permit Study place You can get a residence permit if you have been accepted to study at an educational institution in Finland. You can get a residence permit for higher education studies, if your studies lead to a degree and if you have ...https://migri.fi/en/study-place
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Asylum in Finland Work and study activities Reception centres organise many kinds of study and work activities. They are obligatory. If you refuse to attend, your financial support may be reduced. The work and study activities do not mean a paid j...https://migri.fi/en/work-and-study-activities
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Asylum in Finland Asylum seekers’ right to study The Aliens Act does not restrict asylum seekers’ right to study. If you are an asylum seeker, you can apply for and accept a study place if this is not against the rules and regulations of the educa...https://migri.fi/en/asylum-seekers-right-to-study
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To the information bank Studies From which countries do foreign students come to Finland? Statistics on residence permit applications for studies can be found on the statistical service . How many applications for studies have been accepted and tu...https://migri.fi/en/information-bank/studies
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Temporary protection Work and studies You obtain the right to work and study as soon as you register your application for temporary protection with the police or a border control authority. If you do not have a bank account, your pay can also be l...https://migri.fi/en/work-and-studies
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Residence permit Studying in Finland If your studies in Finland take longer than 90 days you need a residence permit for studies. The permit is granted for the entire duration of your studies. If you are a citizen of an European union (EU) member ...https://migri.fi/en/studying-in-finland
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Residence permit Extended permit for studies If you have not graduated in the expected time, you may be granted an extended permit so that you can complete your studies. You must present documentation of the duration of your remaining studies. You...https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-for-studies
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Residence permit Residence permit application for studies Apply for a residence permit with this application if you have been accepted as a student at an educational institution in Finland you are moving to Finland to study. The educational instit...https://migri.fi/en/residence-permit-application-for-studies
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Residence permit Working and internships during studies A student who has been granted a residence permit for studies is allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceed...https://migri.fi/en/working-and-internships-during-studies
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Residence permit Application for an extended permit on the basis of studies Apply for a residence permit with this form if your studies continue but the validity of your residence permit is about to expire. Apply for an extended permit before your...https://migri.fi/en/application-for-an-extended-permit-on-the-basis-of-studies
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20.5.2025 | According to a new report by the European Migration Network, immigration in 2024 decreased from the previous year, but historically the numbers were still high. People migrate to Finland especially from Asian countries to work and study, but also for family reasons. The high number of asylum seekers in the EU was not reflected in Finland to a significant degree. These and other migration-related phenomena are highlighted in the European Migration Network (EMN) Annual Report 2024.https://migri.fi/en/-/european-migration-network-annual-report-2024-people-move-to-finland-mainly-from-asia-to-work-and-study
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15.12.2022 | Our new guides for employed persons and students make it easier to apply for a residence permit as they help you find exactly the information you need.https://migri.fi/en/-/are-you-coming-to-finland-to-work-or-study-check-out-our-new-guides-to-learn-how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-finland
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25.8.2023 | We are currently experiencing backlogs in the processing of students’ residence permit applications. At the moment, there are approximately 1,780 first applications for a residence permit for studies waiting for a decision. We apologise for the situation.https://migri.fi/en/-/backlogs-in-the-processing-of-residence-permits-for-studies
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Residence permit Role of the educational institution in a residence permit process A foreign student from outside the EU or EEA coming to study at your educational institution is required to have a residence permit if the studies exceed 90 days. F...https://migri.fi/en/role-of-the-educational-institution-in-a-residence-permit-process
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Permits and citizenship Disclosure of data for scientific research purposes It is possible to request data from the data systems and registers of the Finnish Immigration Service for the purpose of conducting scientific research. Researchers can su...https://migri.fi/en/disclosure-of-data-for-scientific-research-purposes
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To the information bank Reception centres How many reception centres are there in Finland? The current number of reception centres in Finland can be found on the page Reception centres . How are reception activities organised in Finland? The Finni...https://migri.fi/en/information-bank/reception-centres
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Services Frequently asked questions: Students Requirements for applying Application procedure Researchers, students of the Finnish language and open university Insurance Living and financial resources Working Requirements for applying I would like...https://migri.fi/en/faq-students
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Temporary protection Information about Finland The course on Finnish society is designed to provide you with important basic information about Finnish society, legislation, history, and customs. On this page you will find information about complet...https://migri.fi/en/finnish-society-course-for-ukrainians
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I want to apply Find the right residence permit application for you If you are not a citizen of an EU Member State, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland or Norway, in most cases you need to apply for a residence permit when you are moving to Finlan...https://migri.fi/en/i-want-a-residence-permit
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Residence permit Instructions for degree students with tuition fees Congratulations on your study place in Finland! Start preparing your application immediately after receiving your acceptance letter. The entire process may take several months. Ho...https://migri.fi/en/instructions-for-degree-students-with-tuition-fees