Residence in Finland
Contents:
- General Information
- Visa
- Residence Permit
- Citizens from Nordic Countries
- EU Citizens and Equivalent
- Travelling Inside the Schengen Area
- Others than EU Citizens and Equivalent
- English Proficiency and Residence Permit for Study in Finland
- How Long is a Residence Permit Valid?
- Permission to Work on a Residence Permit
- Taxation
- What Happens after the Studies Are Completed?
- Registration of a Foreigner in Finland and Personal Identity Number
Students admitted to the degree programmes should start their immigration document process as soon as possible to avoid delayed start of studies. Please notice that we have done our best to ensure that all information given about residence in Finland is correct and up-to-date, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information described hereafter. However, you can always check the details by contacting the Finnish Immigration Service.
Weather is changing all the time, so you have to prepare yourself for everything. People are helpful, but you have to take the initiative with them because they will not speak first.
Karolina Trojanowska, Poland
From our school I heard that Oulu UAS is a good school, communication works and people here are nice. In France I have been several times, so I was a little bit curious about Oulu. Everything was on Finland’s side so I decided to come here.
Jakub Sapák, Czech
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