Applying for first residency permit

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charlesirwin22
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Applying for first residency permit

Post by charlesirwin22 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:08 pm

Is it better too apply for a residency permit in finland or apply we're I am originally at(united states) and how long does it take if you are in finland to get results?



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actualbunnyvolunteer
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Re: Applying for first residency permit

Post by actualbunnyvolunteer » Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:25 am

The processing time depends on the basis for the residence permit you’re applying, which you can find on Migri website. Living in Finland without a valid residence permit, you are not allowed to work, you will not be covered by Kela for any benefits, you most likely wouldn’t even get free heathcare, you will be on your own while waiting up to a year for your residence permit.

fisher_man
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Re: Applying for first residency permit

Post by fisher_man » Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:36 pm

It is possible to use fast track for some type of applications, and if your RP basis allows fast track it is better to apply in your country, because you can't use fast track if you apply in Finland. Also you can't leave the country until you get the decision if apply in Finland.
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betelgeuse
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Re: Applying for first residency permit

Post by betelgeuse » Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:30 am

fisher_man wrote:
Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:36 pm
Also you can't leave the country until you get the decision if apply in Finland.
You can leave. One just has to be careful with, for example, Schengen rules.

fisher_man
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Re: Applying for first residency permit

Post by fisher_man » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:06 am

If you apply in Finland and leave the country before decision, you won't get positive decision.


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