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| Field | 🇫🇮FinlandFinland Student Residence Permit and Post-Graduation 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland (FI) |
| Route | Finland Student Residence Permit and Post-Graduation 2026 |
| Route family | Study |
| Route type | student visa |
| Summary | Finland student residence permit guide covering €800 monthly funds, €9,600 first-year proof, 30-hour average work rights and the two-year post-study route. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-20 |
| Official/supporting source count | 3 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Best-fit work models | Student, Local employment, Business ownerSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Income requirement | Student applicants generally need EUR 800 per month, or EUR 9,600 for the first year when studies last at least a year. Unpaid tuition must be covered separately, and qualifying private insurance is required.As of 2026-09-20Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Investment requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Government fees | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Processing time | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Validity | The post-study job-seeking or business-starting residence permit can be granted for up to two years, subject to the applicable post-study eligibility and filing window.As of 2026-09-20Source 1 |
| Renewal | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Family inclusion | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Spouse work rights | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Local-work rules | A study permit allows paid work in any field for an average of 30 hours per week, with specified exceptions for degree-related internships or diploma work. Qualifying graduates may apply for a separate permit to seek work or start a business.As of 2026-09-20Source 1Source 2 |
| Application location | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Permanent-residence pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Citizenship pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
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