Residence permit Instructions for 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 I know if I...

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...

Residence permit Mobility notification to Finland You can only submit a mobility notification if you are a student at a higher education institution. You have the right to carry out part of your higher education studies in Finland if you hold a va...

Residence permit Tuition fees Tuition fees are charged from degree students arriving from outside the EU/EEA by Finnish universities, universities of applied sciences, vocational education institutions and general upper secondary schools. You must...

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 ...

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...

Residence permit Students must 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 drug expenses. T...

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...

Permits and citizenship Criteria for automated decisions Our data system may issue an automated decision on certain types of applications. An automated decision is possible if your application meets the criteria for automated decision-making. See ...

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...

6.5.2026 | You can apply for a residence permit for studies if you have been admitted to an educational institution in Finland.

Residence permit Income requirement for students You can be granted a residence permit for the entire duration of your studies. You need to be able to support yourself in Finland. When you apply for your first residence permit for studies, you can...

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 ...

Residence permit Residence permit types Residence permits are either fixed-term or permanent. A fixed-term residence permit is either continuous (an A permit) or temporary (a B permit). The type of your residence permit is indicated on the residen...

Apply for a residence permit with this application if you are coming to Finland for work or an internship

22.4.2025 | If you have received a study place in Finland, you can apply for a residence permit for studies.

Residence permit Customer instructions for students The Finnish Immigration Service has prepared customer instructions in English for students who have received a study place in Finland. The educational institution can attach these instructions to...

Services Projects Every year, the Finnish Immigration Service runs a number of projects funded by the European Union (EU) to develop our work. The projects are financed by the European Union Home Affairs Funds and the European Union Recovery and R...

Temporary protection Frequently asked questions about Russia's attack on Ukraine This page contains answers to frequently asked questions that Ukrainians and their family members may have about arrival and residence in Finland. General questions a...

27.11.2025 | Students This information package contains information on residence permits for students from outside the European Union (EU). This information package is useful if your work includes providing advice on topics related to immigration and residence...