Duration
Duration
If a person has lived sufficient time in Finland, he may be granted a permanent residency permit. Only those physically present in Finland may apply for a permanent residence permit.
After a continuous residence of four years in Finland with a valid residence permit, you may apply for a Permanent Residence Permit (the A permit). Until further notice, a permanent residence permit is in effect. Its validity is unrestricted, in other words.
The start of the four years is if you:
To be eligible,
Provide the following documents while applying for a permanent residence.
Submitting your application from outside the country will be handled as a first-time resident application. For a first permit, there will be a processing charge for the application. So, apply for permanent residency while you are in Finland.
When to Apply
You can apply for permanent residence on a continuous resident permit once you have been in the country for four years. Moreover, look for the time visa will take to process before applying.
Visa Processing Time
The visa can take up to a year to process.
How to Apply
Visit the Finnish Immigration Service if you submitted your application through the e-service to provide identification, have your fingerprints taken, and also provide originals of the documents you attached. Pay for your application when you visit a Finnish Immigration Service service centre if you submit it electronically.
Bring the paper application you filled out if you submitted one. Get your fingerprints taken, provide identification, and display the originals of the documents you attached to your application. Pay at the service point for your application.
Duration
The visa is allotted for permanent residence.
Fees
Permanent residence permit costs 160 EUR for both online and on paper applications.
There is no need for an extension. However, you can look for citizenship.
Work
You are allowed to work on this permit
Study
Take courses at universities if eligible.
Multi-entry
Enter or leave the country as you please.
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