Applying for Student's Residence Permit in Finland

Foreign students who are non-EU citizens or of a comparable status, must acquire a residence permit if their studies in Finland last for longer than three months. Please check here: Residence permit for studies - Non-EU citizens

EU citizens and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland must register their right to reside in Finland at a police department, if their stay lasts for longer than three months. Please check here: EU citizens' right to reside in Finland as a student

Documents Required: The following documents are required but check all the relevant links for details and most updated information. The Finnish Diplomatic Mission in your country should be contacted for further information as may be required.

• Completed Application Form for Residence Permit (OLE 1)
• Clarification on studies (OLE 4)
• Travel Document (International passport)
• Two Passport photograph
• Original admission letter from the educational institute in Finland
• Statement from your bank which shows that you have equivalent to 6000 (six thousand) euros on your own bank account (not the sponsor's!)
• Original school certificates
• Health insurance (if studies last less than 2 years: amount of indemnity at least 100 000 euros, if studies last more than 2 years: amount of indemnity at least 30 000 euros).
• Payment Evidence for Residence Permit Fee

For further information, please check the links below:

• Finnish Diplomatic Missions or Embassies Abroad
• Residence permits for students, other than EU/EEA citizens
• Finnish Immigration Service's guidelines - residence permit for studying
• Fees (€) charged by the Finnish Immigration Service as of January 1, 2009