Visa

Residence permit is required for stays longer than 90 days and for studies or work in Finland. You can apply for the permit at the embassy or via an online application, here. 

Required Documents:
 

• Valid passport
• ​Certificate of acceptance from a Finnish educational institution
• Clarification of income
• Certificate of insurance (Please note that the insurance you have chosen must cover both sickness and accident related medical expenses up to at least 100,000 euros.)

Cost & Payment:

The residence permit for students cost 300 euros (450 SGD) for online application and cost 330 euros (500 SGD) at the embassy. You can pay for the processing fees with most credit cards or you can also pay fee at an embassy (or a consulate) or at a police service point during your visit to prove your identity.

Where to apply:

Embassy of Finland
101 Thomson Road
#21-03 United Square
Singapore 307591

Contact number: +65 6254 4042
E-mail: sanomat.sin@formin.fi

How to apply:

You can either choose the walk-in application that is slightly costlier or choose the online application method. Following your online application, you are also required to make a visit to the embassy to prove your identity as well as to make payment if you choose to pay in cash.

Please note that the service hours are as follow:
Mon-Fri 9.00 to 12 noon, in the afternoons by appointment

*** Note above information is relevant only to Singaporeans