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Finland student residence permit from Nepal

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Processing time

Priority

Migri handles all study permit applications as high priority. Check its live processing-time estimate before you plan travel.

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Visa fee

€600

First residence permit for studies, applied online (from 1 January 2026). A paper application costs €750.

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Work while studying

30 hrs/week

On average across the year, in any field. Required internships and thesis work agreed in advance do not count.

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Stay after graduating

2 years

Residence permit to look for work or start a business. It can be split into up to three parts, and you can apply within five years of graduating.

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To study in Finland for more than 90 days you need a residence permit for studies from the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). Study permits are handled as high-priority applications.

Documents you will need

  • A valid passport
  • Your acceptance letter from a Finnish university or university of applied sciences
  • Proof of money: €9,600 for a year of living costs, plus any tuition you haven't paid
  • Proof of tuition payment or a tuition scholarship, if you have one
  • Private insurance that covers medical and medicine costs

The application, step by step

  1. Accept your study place

    Keep the acceptance letter and any tuition invoice or scholarship decision.

  2. Prepare money and insurance

    The €9,600 must be in your account when you submit. Buy insurance that meets Migri's rules.

  3. Apply in Enter Finland

    Fill in the online application and pay €600.

  4. Prove your identity

    Visit the Finnish mission or service point named in your application with your original passport.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Tuition fees and your funds

Fees are on top of living funds

If you pay tuition after applying, your bank must hold the first year's tuition plus living funds. Money meant for living cannot also count toward tuition.

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Scholarships reduce the amount

Subtract your grant

A living-cost grant or scholarship is subtracted from what you must show. With a €2,000 grant, a one-year student needs €7,600.

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Health insurance

Private insurance required

It must cover your medical and pharmaceutical expenses before the permit can be granted.

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Bringing family

Spouse and children can apply

Family members of degree students can get a residence permit on the basis of family ties, including a continuous (A) permit.

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Common questions

Is it better to apply online or on paper for Finland?
Online. It costs €600 instead of €750, and paper applications take much longer because they are couriered to Finland.
How many hours can I work as a student in Finland?
On average 30 hours a week across the year, in any field. Required internships and thesis work agreed in advance don't count.
Can my family come with me to Finland?
Yes. Your spouse and children can get a residence permit on the basis of family ties.

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