Finland study route
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland residence permit for studies | Students accepted to a Finnish higher-education or vocational programme lasting over 90 days need a residence permit; they must show sufficient funds, insurance and tuition coverage. A student may work on average up to 30 hours a week. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Finland residence permit for studies | The exact official route source states route conditions including: e page Moving to Finland to be with a family member . If you study for a degree at a higher education institution, even your family members can get a continuous residence permit. Working and internships during studies If you have been granted a residence permit for studies, you are allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceeded some weeks, as long as the average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. During holidays, for example, you may work full-time in any field, provided that your average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. In other words, you may work for an average of 120 hours per month or a total of 1,560 hours per year. If your degree requires completing internships or a diploma work, the working time restrictions do not apply to them. In other words, the weekly 30-hour limit is not applied to them if it has been agreed already while making the agreement that you will earn credits from them. If the work is registered afterwards as an internship include | Official source |
| Finland residence permit for studies | The exact official route source states: e page Moving to Finland to be with a family member . If you study for a degree at a higher education institution, even your family members can get a continuous residence permit. Working and internships during studies If you have been granted a residence permit for studies, you are allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceeded some weeks, as long as the average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. During holidays, for example, you may work full-time in any field, provided that your average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. In other words, you may work for an average of 120 hours per month or a total of 1,560 hours per year. If your degree requires completing internships or a diploma work, the working time restrictions do not apply to them. In other words, the weekly 30-hour limit is not applied to them if it has been agreed already while making the agreement that you will earn credits from them. If the work is registered afterwards as an internship include | Official source |
Official sources
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