7.7 Visa and Residence Permit

Students from the EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter the country. However, students who intend to stay in Finland for more than three months have to apply for a Residence Permit from the local police station. The application for the Residence Permit requires two photographs, a Certificate of Registration form from the Espoo-Vantaa Polytechnic and a certificate that the student is capable of supporting him/herself during the stay in Finland. The fee for the Residence Permit is FIM 130. Citizens of the EU and EAA countries do not need a Work Permit. Citizens of the Nordic Countries do not need a residence permit.