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Germany → Finland: Residence permit for studies

Whether you need a visa at all, according to official sources.

Not yet checked. This page was drafted from the sources listed below but hasn't passed verification yet. Double-check anything critical directly with the official source before you rely on it.

You likely don't need this permit

Citizens of EU member states, Liechtenstein and Switzerland don't need a residence permit to stay in Finland. If you stay longer than 3 months in a row, you apply for EU registration of your right of residence.

Source: Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), Registering an EU citizen's right of residence

This is reference information, not immigration advice, and DocRevisa is not affiliated with Finland or any government or embassy. We publish only what official sources publish, with a link and a date for every claim.

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