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Services Detention units Finland has two detention units. One is in Metsälä, Helsinki. The other is connected to the reception centre in Konnunsuo, Joutseno. More information Detention unit in Helsinki Tel. 0295 430 432 E-mail address hes@migri.fi...

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Services Data protection Rights relating to the processing of personal data Description of document publicity: How the data held by the Finnish Immigration Service is organised Requests for documents and information Contact information Finnish Imm...

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Permits and citizenship Document and information requests Information and documents concerning the customers of the Finnish Immigration Service are confidential as a rule. You can request the following documents from the Finnish Immigration Servic...

Services Use of our e-service demands sufficient language and computer skills Almost all applications and permit matters related to immigration can now be handled online in the e-service Enter Finland. When you submit your application online, you ...

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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...

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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...

Asylum in Finland You can only apply for asylum if you are in Finland You need to be within the Finnish territory when you apply for asylum in Finland. You cannot apply for asylum for example by sending a letter or an e-mail to the Finnish Immigra...

Finnish citizenship Finnish citizenship You can apply for Finnish citizenship by submitting: a citizenship application if you live in Finland and meet the requirements for becoming a Finnish citizen a citizenship declaration if you are, for exampl...

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 degree students without 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....

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...

Residence permit Extended permit on the basis of employment A residence permit on the basis of work is usually granted for the duration of the applicant’s employment relationship, but for a maximum of four years. If your work continues but your re...

Services Frequently asked questions: Refugees and asylum seekers Applying for asylum Legislative amendments of 1 September 2024:Switching application procedures Border procedure Asylum seeker's right to work Reception allowance Returning to home c...