A lot of people think that it is hard to move to Finland because such wealthy country visa politic is very strict. Yes that is true, but actually this fact is your friend. If you fulfil all document requirements correctly there is no way your visa got rejected because Finnish system is really predictable unlike Helsinki weather. Today we discuss how to move to Finland with easies but not the shortest way.
Unfortunately there is no mass Finland immigration program, but there are more opportunities than that Finland can offer. Finland is a country investing a lot into education and all education in Finnish is free of charge for any person in the world, but... it is only for programs in Finnish language. Migration authorities are really easy on student visas and once you fulfil minimum criteria you have a student visa. This document entitle you to apply for a residence permit for 2 years in Finland which gives you visa-free travel in all EU, right to work 30 hours per week, opportunity for your family to move with you and free education access for all your family. After this 2 year period you can extend your visa or change it for job-seeker visa with one year duration; or work visa with one year duration which can be converted into permanent residence for you and your whole family after one year.
These requirements are to be fulfilled for applying for Finnish student visa:
valid passport
passport photo (instructions can be found on the website of the Migration Service)
certificate stating that you are accepted at a Finnish educational institution
confirmation of funds of subsistence in the required amount in bank* €560 /month (€6720 /year) if you are moving with family +€260 per each family member
insurance policy or a copy of the European Health Insurance Card and for each family member
proof of payment for tuition or grant (free educational program)
certificates of previous education (if the training does not involve obtaining a diploma and you are not an exchange student)
possible certificates from places of work (if the training does not involve obtaining a diploma, and you are not an exchange student)
If you fulfil all requirements and all your papers are valid and present you will be granted visa in a local consul office in your country and... you can book tickets! Check our other articles about How to move to Finland for studies? Finnish student visa and Why move to Finland? Finland is the happiest country in the world Do not forget about cons and check Why not to move to Finland? Finland is not the happiest country in the world If you are ready to start your long journey you need to speak Finnish we are glad to help you check our courses now and we may have a really good offer for you there!
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