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Permit for non-EU students at Finnish institutions, issued for the duration of studies for degree students. Students may work on average 30 hours per week, and a post-study permit allows up to two years to look for work.
Non-EU students accepted onto a degree or qualification programme in Finland.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
No; you cannot be granted a student permit if your studies consist mainly of online distance learning.
Yes; family members can apply for residence permits based on family ties, and they generally receive the same permit type (A or B) as the student.
Yes; you can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, granted for up to two years, and you can apply right after graduation or within five years of it.
Yes; family members can apply for residence permits based on family ties, and they generally receive the same permit type (A or B) as the student.
Time on a continuous (A) student permit can count toward permanent residence, but time on a temporary (B) permit does not.
You must show at least EUR 800 available per month, which is around EUR 9,600 for the first year in your bank account when you apply; institutional support can reduce this.
No; you cannot be granted a student permit if your studies consist mainly of online distance learning.
You may work an average of 30 hours per week, with the average calculated over the year, so you can work full-time during holidays as long as the yearly average stays within the limit.
