Student Residence Permit Application

We provide residence services to our clients and assist them before, during and after their residence permit applications.

You will need a residence permit for studies.  The residence permit is only valid for the duration of your studies.

You must have sufficient means for living in Finland during the entire period of validity of your residence permit to be able to pay for your accommodation, food and other needs.

Finnish institutions of higher education charge tuition fees from students who arrive from outside the EU and the EEA. In your application, you must give evidence that you have the necessary funds to pay your tuition fees.

The residence permit for studies enables you to work without restrictions if your work is related to your degree. This means practical training and thesis work. You also have a right to have other jobs but the following restrictions apply:

You may only work for an average of 25 hours per week during the academic terms.

The number of working hours is not restricted on a weekly level. This means that you can adjust your weekly working hours during the academic term, as long as you work for 25 hours a week on average.

As a student, you must personally cover the costs if you become ill in Finland. In order to get a residence permit, you must take out private insurance that will cover your medical and pharmaceutical expenses.