Student residence permit processing speeds up despite growing application numbers

The number of first-time residence permit applications from students aiming to study in Finland has continued to rise, yet the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has managed to improve processing times significantly. By the end of July 2024, a total of 9,293 applications had been submitted, up from 8,762 during the same period in 2023.

Typically, students from non-European Union countries apply for their first residence permit after securing a study place in Finland.