Now, Foreign Students in Finland Can Obtain Residence Permit for Total Course Duration

 logo

Mrunmayai Bobade
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 03:08 PM IST

The new act by the Finland government will allow international students along with family members arriving in the country to have access to residence permits for the total duration of their program. 

Now, Foreign Students in Finland Can Obtain Residence Permit for Total Course Duration

As per a new act, international students, along with their family members arriving in Finland, are now eligible for residence permits for the entire duration of their studies. The new legislation is effective as of April 15, 2022.

This will also boost the chances of job opportunities for students after graduation and will be allowed to work an average of 30 hours per week, which is five hours up from 25 hours under the previous rules.

According to a statement released by the Finnish Immigration Service, the permit type for students studying for a higher degree will change from temporary (B) to continuous (A), making it easier to get a permanent residence permit. The same is applicable to family members of the students.

Also Read: 3.01 Lakh H-1B Visa Applications of Indians Approved During Fiscal 2021

The new legislation will further allow the international students and researchers to apply for a two-year permit to look for employment opportunities after completing their courses. However, the permit is not required to be used immediately, rather it can be submitted up to five years from graduation. 

The release added that the international students must show financial proof with a total amount of EUR 560 monthly or EUR 6,720 per year in their bank. 

Finland's Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, commenting on the development, said that the new law will allow students to look for work and will make Finland a "more attractive destination for international experts". However, the students will remain responsible for their livelihood throughout their studies and even cannot take the financial support offered to students by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela). 

Also Read: Course Change Not Allowed Under New Visa Rules for Int'l Students in Australia

This act will in no way affect the requirement to pay tuition fees and would continue to be charged to international students arriving in Finland from third countries.

Source: The Free Press Journal

Want to Know More About Visa and Study Permits in Finland? 

You can share this post!

Admission Open 2024

University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Related Articles

Aug 18, 2023 04:28 PM IST

How to Apply for Masters in USA?

Aug 03, 2023 01:18 PM IST

Documents Required for TOEFL

Our Study Abroad Offerings

Popular Universities to StudyAbroad

Planning to study abroad?

Interested in Studying Overseas?

Connect with us and kickstart your learning journey for a rewarding experience!

By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekhoAbroad Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.