Hello everyone !
I found myself in the tricky situation. I did not pay for my DNA subscription, and now it is in hands of collecting agency. Right now i want to make a residence permit (on the grounds of finding a job after studies), and i think there are 3 possible ways:
1) The Finnish embassy will just reject my application due to unpaid debt
2) The Finnish embassy will issue the residence permit only if i pay the debt and show the proof
3) The Finnish embassy does not know about the debt at all, and i'm just in the DNA's blacklist
It has been a month since i received a subpoena to the district court. However, i did not contact them anyways
PS - Yeah, i know that i'm a dumbass, and that i should've sorted out my debt before it has gone to the court. The point is - i did not really think that im gonna visit Finland again, until now.
Please, tell me what is likely to happen now ? And could i get a lifetime ban for visiting Finland if i do not pay my debt ? The truth is that i owe money not only to DNA but also Sonera. these mobile and internet subscriptions were too lengthy.
Debt and residence permit
Re: Debt and residence permit
You will be fine. While I was waiting for my 4 year extension, I got a notice about a fine that I had forgotten to pay (riding on the train without a ticket) I paid it but to my knowledge it didn't slow it down any, because they never said anything. Also I know many people who have gotten married here/permits with terrible credit. I even know a guy who get his permit after getting caught shoplifting and doing graffiti. So don't sweat.
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So you think that the debts will not affect on a decision whether or not to give me residence permit ? I'm applying from abroad though (Russia)doomlexia wrote:You will be fine. While I was waiting for my 4 year extension, I got a notice about a fine that I had forgotten to pay (riding on the train without a ticket) I paid it but to my knowledge it didn't slow it down any, because they never said anything. Also I know many people who have gotten married here/permits with terrible credit. I even know a guy who get his permit after getting caught shoplifting and doing graffiti. So don't sweat.
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Re: Debt and residence permit
I'm receiving mail from the district court saying that i should contact them or visit asap.
what are the consequences of me ignoring it ? Is it gonna end up as a criminal offence ?
what are the consequences of me ignoring it ? Is it gonna end up as a criminal offence ?
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I mean, perhaps if you had some astounding debt in Finland, but otherwise as far as I know, no.
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It will be collected from you through enforcement. There is no Debtors' prison in Finland.champagnepapi wrote:I'm receiving mail from the district court saying that i should contact them or visit asap.
what are the consequences of me ignoring it ? Is it gonna end up as a criminal offence ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debtors%27_prison
You should just pay up the debt to avoid fees and interest.
Re: Debt and residence permit
Hi, how are things now? I'm in a tricky situation just like you.... And I would love to hear some advice from you..
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Me too. How are you now?