Finland

Finnish residence permit document checklist

What to upload on Enter Finland, and which Bangladeshi documents need VFS verification first.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

Document checklist

Your application

Enter Finland online application
Valid passport
Letter of acceptance
Proof of tuitionPayment receipt or scholarship decision
Proof of funds€9,600 in your own account
Health insuranceMeeting Migri’s conditions
Legalised certificatesFamily documents, if relevant

VFS verification of Bangladeshi documents

Bangladeshi documents that need legalising must first be verified by VFS Global in New Delhi. It costs about €140 per document and can take 45 days or more, so start early.

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Official sources

Embassy of Finland: document verification ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
Migri: residence permit for studies ↗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.