Finland•EuropeVaries
€240 EUR
Varies by filing options
Varies (Maximum duration for transfer; extensible if transfer continues)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for international exchange students at Finnish higher education institutions with part-time work authorization of up to 30 hours per week.
The Exchange Student Residence Permit allows students to participate in recognised exchange programmes at Finnish higher education institutions (e.g., Erasmus+, Nordic-Baltic initiatives). You must be accepted as part of a structured exchange where credits count toward your home degree. Core requirement: EUR 9,600 in financial resources for living expenses.
Application fee is EUR 600 (online via Enter Finland) or EUR 750 (paper). Valid health insurance with EUR 120,000 minimum coverage is mandatory. You may work up to 30 hours weekly on average, with unlimited hours during holidays. Duration varies by exchange length; not renewable in this category, though you can transition to the Post-Degree Job Seeker Permit afterward.
This visa is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students seeking an exchange at a Finnish university as part of their home degree programme.
Must be accepted as a student at an educational institution in Finland.
Studies must lead to a degree or vocational qualification, or be exchange studies at a higher education institution.
Must have sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses (at least 560 EUR per month).
Must have valid health insurance covering healthcare costs (up to 120,000 EUR for studies under 2 years; 40,000 EUR for studies over 2 years).
Must have a valid passport.
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Income
9,600 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
9,600 EUR
Valid passport
Acceptance letter from Finnish educational institution
Proof of financial means (bank statement showing 800 EUR/month or scholarship certificate)
Health insurance with minimum coverage of 120,000 EUR
Passport photos
Parental consent (if under 18)
| Online Residence Permit Application for Studies (Enter Finland) | — |
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