to extend resident permit

zaggu44 · Post by **zaggu44** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:28 pm

Hi,
I want to know how long immigration officer takes to extend student resident permit? I am in Finland and my 1st year is completed so for 2nd year i need to renew it but i don't know how long they take. So could any one please tell me.

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Logic · Post by **Logic** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:17 pm

Are you in a hurry to go somewhere?

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:38 am

It is not an 'immigration officer' but a police officer at a local police station. Different time and place give different answer, so give them a call if you must know (and they don't indicate the answer online)

zaggu44 · Post by **zaggu44** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:58 am

so i have to to go to police station for inquiry.

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:49 am

Well the sooner the better, you need to show your funds and then have the transcript from the school (which they sometimes sit on).

zaggu44 · Post by **zaggu44** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:31 pm

hmm thank you all.

goldfire · Post by **goldfire** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:37 pm

For example, in Espoo, if you have ALL the necessary documents ready, it would have taken only one day prior to 2012. But now, after starting to use biometric cards instead of stickers on passports, it takes roughly 2-3 weeks after a decision to get the permit. (The decision requires usually one session if you have all the necessary documents pertaining to your case)
Remember to book appointments if applicable.
Other jurisdictions, I am not sure.

Mikelain · Post by **Mikelain** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:05 pm

I went to espoo police station to extend the residence permit on 24th May. Still now i haven't got any feedback from them. I went there again this Monday and the official said it usually take 3months, Ridiculous! what can i do then ,I already booked the flights back to my home country on 26th July.

zaggu44 · Post by **zaggu44** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:33 pm

hmm i have to renew it from either Hämeenlinna or Helsinki but don't know from where it will be good and fast...

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:28 am

You apply at the location where you live.

zaggu44 · Post by **zaggu44** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:56 am

ok RIP and thanks

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