How to apply for a long-term residence permit in Finland

■ Finnish long-term residence permit (international students) Foreign students who have been admitted to Finnish educational institutions need to apply for a long-term residence permit if they have studied in Finland for more than 3 months.

If the applicant needs to take the entrance examination to be admitted to Finnish educational institutions, he must apply for a visa first.

The first application for a long-term residence permit should be submitted at the Finnish Embassy or Consulate General in China (non-China citizens who hold a valid residence permit in China can apply in China).

The applicant shall submit the following materials:

(1) Complete and signed application form in duplicate, and two recent standard passport photos (bareheaded front, light background, size 47mm? 36 mm)

(2) Copy of valid passport and passport identity page.

(3) The original and 1 copy of the admission notice of Finnish educational institutions.

(4) Birth certificate

5] If the applicant is a student at school or a newly graduated student, a notarial certificate with the highest academic qualifications must be attached.

[6] If the applicant works in China, a letter of introduction from the applicant's unit should be attached, indicating his position, unit address, contact person and telephone number, as well as a notarial certificate with the highest education.

(7) A bank deposit certificate of 6,000 euros or 7,500 dollars issued in the name of the applicant must be updated once a year during the applicant's stay in Finland.

English certificate (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 2 13/550)

◇ Note:

? Applicants must apply in person and be interviewed.

? All materials must be submitted in originals and copies.

? All materials must be in English or Finnish; Chinese materials must be translated into English.

? The embassy has the right to ask for more information if necessary.

? Ruled by the Finnish Immigration Bureau; The processing time is uncertain.

? The non-refundable application fee is 50 euros, and the price of RMB changes according to the exchange rate.

■ Office hours of the visa office:

Beijing Embassy:

Monday to Friday, 9 am? 1 1:30

Telephone consultation time: Monday to Friday, 65438+ 0 pm? three?o'clock

Tel: +86 10 8529 9796

■ Contact information

Address: 26th Floor, South Building, Kerry Center, Guanghua Road 1, Chaoyang District, China.

Tel: (+86- 10) 8529 854 1

Fax: (+86- 10) 8529 8547

Email: [Email? Protected]

Website: www.finland.cn/zh