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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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To the information bank Reception centres The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum will apply as of 12 June 2026. This page contains outdated information. See our customer bulletin for up-to-date information: Changes in legislation affecting reception ...https://migri.fi/en/information-bank/reception-centres
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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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Information on individual cases Information about the customers of the Finnish Immigration Service is usually confidential. Due to this obligation of secrecy, the Finnish Immigration Service cannot give information about its customers or comment o...https://migri.fi/en/information-on-individual-cases
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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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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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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
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Asylum in Finland Finnish society course 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 completing th...https://migri.fi/en/finnish-society-course
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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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Brexit Brexit permits The United Kingdom has left the European Union. The application period for a right of residence under the withdrawal agreement, referred to as a ‘Brexit permit’, ended on 30 September 2021. A British citizen who resides perma...https://migri.fi/en/brexit/en
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Residence permit Post-decision monitoring of residence permits We are conducting post-decision monitoring of residence permits. Post-decision monitoring means that we check whether you still meet the requirements for your residence permit. The pur...https://migri.fi/en/post-decision-monitoring-of-residence-permits
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Residence permit Instructions for high school exchange students Congratulations on your study place in Finland! Start preparing your application immediately after receiving your acceptance letter. The entire process may take several months. How do...https://migri.fi/en/instructions-for-high-school-exchange-students