VISA FORMALITIES TO STUDY IN FINLAND

#Finland – A Go –getter country!!

Getting a Finnish visa is easy, but it impressively depends on your country. Like residents from non-European nations will have to ask for a travel visa and a student residency permit both at their nearest Finnish embassy or office either online or offline before arriving in Finland. 

There must be various students who are not sure whether they need a visa to enter Finland or not, may contact the Finnish embassy, which is nearest to you. If you want to apply for a student permit, then you must have to enroll yourself with a higher education university before.

Also, you will have to meet all the other student residence permit requirements, such as insurance and financial status, to support your studies. Once you have got the visa and residency permit, you can get the chance to work up to 25 hours a week alongside studies, and also get a residence permit after the completion of the degree for one year for finding a job or for starting a business.

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#VISA Procedure

As discussed earlier, depending on your country, you may or may not get a Finnish student visa and a student residence permit to be able to pursue a degree in Finland. Also, keep the thing in your mind that Finnish student residence permits are typically valid for only two years at a time. So if you are willing to stay longer in Finland, then you will have to apply for an extension before your permit expires. 

Students coming from European countries like Sweden, Norway, Iceland, or Denmark can stay, study, and work in Finland without any limitations. Students from European countries need not apply for either a visa or a residence permit before entering the country.

#Documents required for the Student Visa Application

To apply for a Finnish student visa, these are some of the documents needed to apply to all non-European residents.

• Completed visa application form

• Certificate or letter of acceptance from a Finnish higher education university

• Proof of financial reports to support yourself during your studies

• A valid passport 

• Passport size photos

• If the attached documents should be in English, Finnish, or Swedish, otherwise you will also need official translations

• Invoice of the processing fee of 450 EUR (paper application)/350 EUR (electronic application)

• International student health insurance document

#Synopsis

The Finnish higher education system the only system which is appreciated worldwide. Education from these Finnish universities or institutes, Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), is free for students coming from EU/EEA nations, and it also provides an exciting student life. Various global students enroll themselves in degree courses offered in Finland every year, and they get the chance to enjoy the balanced schedule and interactive programs. You should resolve all the issues and problems regarding the documents as soon as possible before arriving in Finland. You can apply for a student residence permit at the embassy or representative office in your country. You can also apply online, but you will still require to visit the local embassy for verification of your identity and submit copies of other documents that you will need during the application process.