Studying in Finland

You can study in Finland for up to 90 days without a residence permit. You may need a visa for a stay lasting up to 90 days.

If you come to Finland to study for over 90 days, you will need a residence permit. A residence permit is usually granted for the entire duration of the studies. However, a residence permit can only be granted up until the date your passport expires.

You can get a student’s residence permit if you have been admitted to a higher education institution or other educational institution located in Finland and your studies lead to a degree or profession, or if you participate in an exchange programme between educational institutions or some other exchange programme.

If you come to Finland to study for over 90 days, you will need a residence permit. A residence permit is usually granted for the entire duration of the studies. However, a residence permit can only be granted up until the date your passport expires.

You can get a student’s residence permit if you have been admitted to a higher education institution or other educational institution located in Finland and your studies lead to a degree or profession, or if you participate in an exchange programme between educational institutions or some other exchange programme.

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