Frequently Asked Questions

You can find answers to frequently asked questions here.

• Current issues
  • Current situation in Afghanistan
  • Frequently asked questions about Russia's attack on Ukraine
  • Frequently asked questions about Russia's attack on Ukraine and its effects on Russian citizens
  • Frequently asked questions about the situation at Finland’s eastern border
• Visiting a service point and the processing of applications
  • Booking an appointment
  • Submitting an application
  • Handling matters at a service point
  • Waiting for the decision
• Online service Enter Finland
  • Using the online service
  • Attachments
  • Messages from the online service
  • How the online service works
• Application forms
• Residence permits
  • Residence permit card
  • Family
  • Employment
  • Seasonal work
  • Studies
  • Remigration
• EU citizen
• Refugees and asylum seekers
  • Processing times for asylum applications
  • Hearing of the child
• Finnish citizenship
• Brexit
• Changes in your situation
• Employers
• Automation