Finland Guide: Visas & Permits
Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.-
Introduction The Finnish immigration system
Whether you need a visa or not to come to Finland depends on what country you are coming from, as well as how long you are staying for. You should check this as far in advance as possible. more » -
Short-stay visas Visas for stays up to 3 months
A visa is issued for a limited period of time in Finland and other Schengen countries. Any stay in Finland that exceeds a three month time period will require a residence permit rather than a visa. more » -
Residence permits Who needs a residence permit for Finland?
Whether or not you need a residence permit in Finland depends on where you come from, how long you intend to stay and what you plan to do in the country. more » -
Students Permits for studying in Finland
Foreign students coming to study at a Finnish educational institution usually have to apply for a residence permit, unless their duration of study is less than three months. more » -
Work permits for Finland Requirements and applications
In general, most EU, EEA and Nordic citizens do not need to have a work permit in order to work in Finland. However, there are exceptions for citizens of some new EU members. more » -
Citizenship How to get Finnish nationality
There are various ways of obtaining Finnish nationality. As well as gaining nationality through your parents, you can also become a Finnish citizen by naturalization. However, obtaining Finnish citizenship also depends on regulations set by your country of origin. more »