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6 verified routes

StudyStudy

Residence permit for studies

Finland

Official source
Processing time

Varies; first study applications are handled as urgent and the current student queue should be checked

Success rate

Not published

Duration

For the approved study period; higher-education degree students normally receive a continuous A permit

Requirements

6 items
  • Acceptance to a Finnish educational institution for a degree, vocational qualification or eligible exchange programme
  • Living funds of at least EUR 800 per month, normally EUR 9,600 for the first year
  • Separate funds for tuition if the fee has not already been paid or covered by a scholarship
  • Private medical insurance unless an accepted Finnish, EU or UK health-coverage exception applies
  • A valid passport and a first-permit application normally submitted from abroad
  • Paid work in any field for an average of up to 30 hours per week over the year; degree-related practical training and thesis work are not subject to that limit

Process overview

Total: Varies; first study applications are handled as urgent and the current student queue should be checked
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct Migri application

    Before applying

    Use the linked Finnish Immigration Service page to confirm the permit, current fee, income threshold, processing estimate and document checklist.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, work or internship basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission, degree evidence, employment terms, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through Enter Finland

    Application stage

    Complete the online application, pay the processing fee and ask the employer to supplement the application where the route requires it.

  4. 4

    Prove identity and await the decision

    Varies; first study applications are handled as urgent and the current student queue should be checked

    Book the required identity appointment abroad for a first permit, provide biometrics and do not begin restricted work before the permit rules allow it.

Cost breakdown

  • Online first study-permit application€600.00
Total listed cost€600.00

The paper first-permit fee is higher, and tuition, insurance and living funds are separate. Migri updates fees, income thresholds and processing estimates annually; confirm the current figures before applying.

Top cities

HelsinkiTampereTurku