Finland attracts citizens of Russia and other CIS countries with its calmness, stability and, of course, a solid social protection system. And geographically, it is closer for many than other states of the European Union. But in Finland, unlike other European countries, there are relatively few immigrants. It is very difficult to obtain a residence permit and, moreover, citizenship in it, although it is possible.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to go to Finland is for those who have Finnish roots. If your ancestors were citizens of this country, then your task is to prove it. If any documents have been preserved, you must submit them to the Finnish consulate and wait for an answer (this is often a lengthy procedure). Otherwise, you will have to contact the consulate for advice on how to find this evidence. In addition, you will have to take a Finnish or Swedish language test. However, without knowing the language, you will not be able to live in this country anyway.
Step 2
You will have the opportunity to stay and live in Finland if you marry or marry a citizen of this country. But keep in mind that the relevant government agencies will carefully check whether you have a real marriage. If they suspect that it is fictitious, you can be expelled from the country within two weeks. After marriage (or getting married), you receive a temporary residence permit for a period of one year, then you renew it for another year, after which you have the right to apply for a continuous residence permit. And only then you will be issued a permanent residence permit.
Step 3
A promising way to stay in Finland is to study at a higher education institution. At the same time, it is better to choose some specialty that is in demand in this country (for example, economics, medicine, high technology, etc.). Look for work while studying. You have the right to work, albeit for a limited number of hours per week, which means you have a chance to prove yourself well and subsequently bother to obtain a residence permit.
Step 4
Another convenient, albeit difficult, way to leave for Finland is to look for a job. Knowledge of the language and mastery of the demanded specialties will greatly help you in this. The labor market in this country values highly skilled workers, as well as doctors, engineers, logistics specialists, etc. To get a job, search the internet for Finnish labor exchange sites.
Step 5
If you are thinking of leaving for Finland, you can start by purchasing real estate in this country. In this case, you do not receive a residence permit, but you have the right to open a Schengen visa for six months in the country (three months in one half of the year and three months in the other). During this time, you will be able to find a job, get married, go to school, etc. resolve the issue of obtaining a residence permit for any serious reason.
Step 6
A possible option for obtaining a residence permit is to open a business in Finland. To do this, you must have at least 20 thousand euros in a bank account, collect certificates of the legal origin of this money and prove that your company will be profitable (this is assessed on the basis of your business plan, availability of sufficient funding and relevant agreements).
Step 7
Residence permits are also granted to those who receive refugee status. To do this, it is necessary to prove that a person is persecuted in his home country for political, religious, ethnic or other reasons, or there is a threat to his life, health or humiliation of human dignity.
