How to get to Finland
How to get to Finland
Finland attracts Russian citizens, and othersCIS countries, with their calmness, stability and, of course, a solid system of social protection. And geographically it is closer to many people than other states of the European Union. But in Finland, unlike other European countries, there are relatively few immigrants. Get a residence permit and even more so the citizenship in it is very difficult, although possible.
Instructions
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The easiest way to travel to Finland is for those who haveFinnish roots. If your ancestors were citizens of this country, then your task is to prove it. If any documents are preserved, you must hand them over to the Finnish consulate and wait for a response (often this is a lengthy procedure). Otherwise, you will have to apply to the consulate, so that you can be advised how to find this evidence. In addition, you will have to pass an examination for knowledge of Finnish or Swedish. However, without the knowledge of the language you can not live in this country in any case.
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You will be able to stay in Finlandhave if you marry or will 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 you are suspected of being fictitious, you can be expelled from the country within two weeks. After marriage (or marriage), you get a temporary residence permit for a period of one year, then extend it for another year, after which you have the right to apply for a permanent residence permit. And only then you get a permanent residence permit.
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A promising way to stay in Finland is to studyin a higher educational institution. In this case, it is better to choose some specialty in demand in this country (example, economy, medicine, high technology, etc.). While studying, look for work. You have the right to work, although for a limited number of hours a week, which means you have a chance to prove yourself well and then work on obtaining a residence permit.
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Another convenient, though not easy way to leavein Finland, - a job search. In this you will be greatly helped by knowledge of the language and possession of popular specialties. The labor market in this country is highly valued workers, as well as doctors, engineers, logistics specialists, etc. To get a job, search the internet for the Finnish labor exchange websites.
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If you are planning to go to Finland, you canstart with the acquisition of 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 and three in another). During this time, you will be able to find a job, get married, go to school, etc., i.e. to decide whether to obtain a residence permit on any serious basis.
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A possible option for obtaining a view onresidence - opening a business in Finland. To do this, you must have at least 20,000 euros in your bank account, collect certificates on the legal origin of this money, and prove that your business will be profitable (this is assessed on the basis of your business plan, availability of sufficient financing and related contracts).
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The residence permit is also given to those who receiverefugee status. For this it is necessary to prove that a person is persecuted in his native country for political, religious, ethnic or other reasons or there is a threat to his life, health or humiliation of human dignity.
