Residence Permit Type

rebvar · Post by **rebvar** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:40 pm

Hello,

I have been accepted in one of the universities of Finland and I am full funded. I has now been 40 days since I have applied for the Residence Permit (Researcher Permit).

1. As I am paying taxes during my studies (4 Year PhD), which type of Residence Permit would I receive, type A or type B?
2. How long does it take till I receive my Permit normally? I heard that Researcher Permit usually took much more time than Student's Permit.

Thanks.

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betelgeuse · Post by **betelgeuse** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:21 pm

rebvar wrote: I have been accepted in one of the universities of Finland and I am full funded. I has now been 40 days since I have applied for the Residence Permit (Researcher Permit).

1. As I am paying taxes during my studies (4 Year PhD), which type of Residence Permit would I receive, type A or type B?

Which of the application forms did you fill?

rebvar wrote: 2. How long does it take till I receive my Permit normally? I heard that Researcher Permit usually took much more time than Student's Permit.

http://www.migri.fi/services/processing_times

rebvar · Post by **rebvar** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:25 am

betelgeuse wrote:
Which of the application forms did you fill?

Thank you very much for your answer.
The form was OLE_TUT.

rebvar · Post by **rebvar** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:28 am

Four month is quite a very long time.

. I hope I receive it sooner than that.

And what about my other question? Which one would I receive: type A or type B?

Thank you very much.

tummansininen wrote:If I'm reading it correctly then "average" last year was 23 days, compared with 21 for a student, so I don't know who told you it "normally" takes a lot longer. Having said that, it is a TERRIBLE time of year for applications and they do have a guide time under law to get working permits done within four months - student applications are processed "asap" with an aim to get them done before their studies start (about 4-6 weeks from now) meaning I don't think yours will be prioritised much faster than the guide time.

Expect / plan for four months, then drink a toast if it's processed sooner

betelgeuse · Post by **betelgeuse** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:41 pm

rebvar wrote: And what about my other question? Which one would I receive: type A or type B?

I am leaning towards A. Your university should be able to confirm.

Beep_Boop · Post by **Beep_Boop** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:52 pm

Looks like A-type RP to me too. You're staying "continuously" and you're not exactly a student.

rebvar · Post by **rebvar** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:54 pm

betelgeuse wrote:
rebvar wrote: And what about my other question? Which one would I receive: type A or type B?
I am leaning towards A. Your university should be able to confirm.

adnan wrote:Looks like A-type RP to me too. You're staying "continuously" and you're not exactly a student.

Thank you very much for your answers.

rebvar · Post by **rebvar** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:42 am

As I mentioned in one of my other posts, the answer to both my questions are as follows:

1. I received a type B work permit.
2. It took 56 days, until I received my permit since the day I applied for the permit at the Embassy.

Maybe this would be useful for someone else.

GmoDelft · Post by **GmoDelft** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:28 pm

- PhD student get B type residence permit

- processing time varies depending on country and document ready,, maximum 2 month

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