{"about":"Student visa facts for Finland, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/fi/student-visa","destination":{"code":"FI","name":"Finland"},"visa":"Residence permit for studies","authority":"Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)","official_portal":"https://migri.fi/en/home","last_checked":"2026-10-06","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"A certificate of acceptance from a Finnish educational institution; studies must lead to a degree or vocational qualification.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Valid passport","Certificate of acceptance","Clarification on income","Clarification on tuition fee or scholarship (if applicable)","Certificate of health insurance","Passport photo for the appointment"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"Migri minimum is EUR 800 per month (EUR 9,600 per year), as stated by Study in Finland.","source_url":"https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":800,"currency":"EUR","period":"per month (9,600 per year)"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"If tuition is not yet paid, show funds covering both tuition and living costs.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"application_fee","label":"What the application costs","text":"EUR 600 online (Enter Finland) or EUR 750 on paper (2026 fees on Embassy in India page); a VFS service fee may apply.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/service-fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":600,"currency":"EUR"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Private insurance covering medical and drug expenses is required.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"Online in Enter Finland (or paper), then an identity visit at a Finnish embassy/consulate or VFS centre.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"mixed"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"At the service point you prove identity, show original attachments and give fingerprints.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"police_certificate","label":"Police certificate","text":"Not listed among Enter Finland minimum attachments.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Up to 30 hours per week on average during term and full time in holidays. A post-study permit to seek work exists.","source_url":"https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"Family members can apply at the same time; you must be able to support them.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"Approved permit cards are delivered to the place where you submitted the application.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/residence-permits-to-finland","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[{"kind":"government_fee","label":"Visa fee (government)","amount":600,"currency":"EUR","period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"EUR 600 online (Enter Finland) or EUR 750 on paper (2026 fees on Embassy in India page); a VFS service fee may apply.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/service-fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"kind":"service_fee","label":"Visa centre / service provider fee","amount":null,"currency":null,"period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"a VFS service fee may apply.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/service-fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"You fill in the student residence permit application in Enter Finland and choose a service point. You then visit a Finnish embassy, consulate or VFS centre to prove your identity, show original documents and give fingerprints.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-10-06","portal_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/studypermit","portal_name":"Enter Finland (online service of the Finnish Immigration Service)","form_name":"Residence permit application for studies"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"The processing fee can be paid online by most credit cards or Finnish online banking when you submit in Enter Finland. It can also be paid at the embassy or service point when you prove your identity.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_interview","label":"Interview","text":"During processing you may be asked for more information and may be invited to an interview.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/residence-permits-to-finland","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"You follow the processing of your application by logging in to Enter Finland. You get a notification when the decision is made and can read it online.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-10-06","tracking_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/account/login"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"No fixed time is given on the reachable pages. The current processing time must be checked on the Finnish Immigration Service processing time page.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/help","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"You are informed when the decision is made and can read it in Enter Finland. If the decision is positive, the residence permit card is delivered to the same place where you submitted your application.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/residence-permits-to-finland","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"If more information or documents are needed, the Finnish Immigration Service sends a request, mainly through Enter Finland. You answer and upload the documents there.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eServices/info/studypermit","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Get accepted","detail":"Be accepted to a degree or vocational programme at a Finnish institution.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit"},{"n":2,"title":"Prepare attachments","detail":"Passport, acceptance certificate, income clarification, tuition or scholarship clarification, health insurance certificate.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit"},{"n":3,"title":"Apply online and pay","detail":"Complete the Enter Finland application, attach documents, choose a service point and pay the fee.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit"},{"n":4,"title":"Book an appointment","detail":"Book at a Finnish mission or VFS application centre to prove identity.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/residence-permits-to-finland"},{"n":5,"title":"Prove identity","detail":"Show passport and original attachments, give fingerprints, bring a passport photo.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit"},{"n":6,"title":"Follow processing","detail":"Track the case in Enter Finland; requests for more information come through the e-service.","source_url":"https://enterfinland.fi/eservices/info/studypermit"},{"n":7,"title":"Collect card","detail":"If approved, the residence permit card is delivered to where you submitted the application.","source_url":"https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind/residence-permits-to-finland"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":["the processing time","a language requirement","a medical examination"],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/fi/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}