Finnish student residence permit from Bangladesh
Finland issues a residence permit, not a visa. Bangladeshi applicants prove their identity in New Delhi.
Get help with my permit planLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Residence permit at a glance
Step by step from Bangladesh
- Accept your place
Pay the first year’s tuition or confirm your waiver.
- Prepare funds
€9,600 in your own account.
- Apply on Enter Finland
Pay €600 online.
- Verify documents if needed
Bangladeshi certificates to be legalised go through VFS first.
- Prove your identity in New Delhi
At the Finland Application Centre; allow for an Indian visa.
- Wait for the decision
Processing slows before the autumn intake.
- Travel and register
Collect your card and register your address.
After you graduate
A 2-year permit to look for work or start a business. You must have completed your degree, and you can apply within 5 years of your study permit ending.
Official sources
- Migri: residence permit for studies ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Embassy of Finland: residence permits ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Migri: permit to look for work ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.