Only those international students with a student visa or a student residence permit can study in Finland. The student residence permit is valid for over three months, typically a year, whereas the student visa is only valid for three months.

To be eligible for a student visa and student residence permit, the student need to have the following requirements:

• Letter of acceptance from Finnish institutes
• Passport
• A copy of the signed application
• Proof of financial support with a monthly minimum of €560
• Evidence of funds from previous bank statements
• Proof of health and medical insurance

Steps to follow while applying for a Student's Residence Permit:

The student residency permit is to be applied at the Finnish Embassy. A student needs to follow the following steps to obtain a student residency permit:

• Fill in an application form.
• Attach the required documents and photographs.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the form.
• Give their biometric data.
• Pay the residence permit fee.
• Collect the permit card.

Dependant Visa

Children and spouses are both eligible to apply for residence permits. Application preparation, filing, and documentation are all part of the process. Once an application has been submitted and approved, the student's spouse and children are granted a dependent visa. The student must demonstrate that they can support the dependents financially.