Finland is a country with a high quality of life and social security. There nature is carefully guarded, measured rhythm, good roads. The climate is similar to the Russian one, and you can get there by direct communication from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan, Yekaterinburg. Therefore, emigration to Finland is becoming in demand. This article describes the move procedure.
A little bit about the country
The Republic of Finland (official name) is located in Northern Europe. The population is more than 5.5 million people, who live on an area of 380 million km. The capital is the city of Helsinki, and the official languages are Finnish and Swedish. The country borders on Russia, Sweden, and Norway; there are maritime borders with Estonia.
The climate is moderate, the average temperature in February is -6 degrees, and in July from +14 to +17. Finland is a unitary country, only the Aland Islands have partial autonomy. The board is a parliamentary republic.
The population consists of:
- Finns - 89;
- Swedes - more than 5%;
- Russian - 1.2%;
- Estonians - less than 1%;
- Sami - a small number.
The population is increasing due to the migration of migrants. In Finnish cuisine fish, deer, elk, mushrooms, cereals, and wild berries are in demand. There are quotas for immigrants. This applies to refugees: no more than 750 per year.
Grounds
The stay of an alien in Finland is based on the following methods:
- Schengen visa. It has a short-term effect (no more than 90 days in six months).
- Residence. Serves as an identity card and residence permit. Required for a stay of more than 90 days. Citizens of EU countries, EEA countries, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland do not need a residence permit.
Emigration to Finland from Belarus and Russia is carried out almost identically. The preparation of documentation and the passage of the main stages are required, after which a residence permit in the country will be issued.
Registration of a residence permit
Emigration to Finland is possible by obtaining a residence permit. Only at first is it important to value the odds and difficulties along the way. But since this process is perfectly debugged, you can get the necessary documentation without any difficulties. Forms, recommendations and the necessary documents for each case are presented on the website of the Finnish Immigration Service.
Statement
How is emigration to Finland carried out? It all starts with a statement. It is served at the Embassy of Finland in Moscow, the Consulate General in St. Petersburg, its departments in Murmansk and Petrozavodsk.
When staying in the country, you must take the statement to the police at the place of residence, submit biometric data - fingerprints - and photos. This order is valid in 2018.
An application for 1 permit is filed in Finland in the following cases:
- Registration of marriage or partnership with a person who has a residence permit in the country.
- A person is a victim of a market selling people.
- A citizen is considered a former citizen of Finland.
- There are Finnish roots.
- Threat of danger.
- EU citizenship.
Since 2017, they accept applications, issue and extend residence permits in the country by the service centers of the Immigration Service.
Types of Permission
Many Russians first emigrate to Finland by obtaining a residence permit. It provides the opportunity to live, work, move and cross the border of the country in a legal way.
The residence permit is divided into 3 types:
- Temporary. Provided up to 1 year. The validity period is limited by the grounds for the stay, with the approaching date of the expiration of the permit, it is extended for 1 year and no more. No social package provided.
- Continuous. It is issued for the duration of the passport. Can be extended up to 4 years. A social package is provided.
- Permanent. The letter R. is designated. It has practically the same properties as citizenship. To obtain a permanent residence permit, you need to live at least 4 years with a continuous permit. For this, permissions should be timely renewed, and no temporary gaps between them should be led.
Such types of permits can be obtained when registering emigration to Finland both from Kazakhstan and other countries. Whatever option is received, it is important to comply with the rules of stay, as well as timely issue all necessary permits.
Biometric card
Providing a residence permit card is a positive decision upon application. It is not considered an identity card, only means the fact of issuing a permit. It contains personal data. Fingerprints and a photograph are introduced into the chip. Card delivery to the representative office can be 1-2 weeks.
What do you need to emigrate to Finland? First you need to draw up a temporary view, and then continuous. When you live on the last status for 4 years, you can obtain citizenship. According to reviews, emigration to Finland is made out subject to availability.
Family ties
Moving to the country is possible if there are relatives there. A family member has the right to obtain a residence permit in both Finland and the country of departure. The basis for the application will be considered a family relationship and a completed application form. Family members include:
- spouse or civil partner;
- minor child and their parents.
To obtain such permanent residence, you need to show the income that is needed to support family members.
Buying a property
According to local laws, emigration is not related to the acquisition of apartments or houses. That is, a landlord in Suomi can officially live no more than six months without a residence permit. Therefore, registration is required according to general rules: either after employment, or upon admission to a university, marriage with a citizen of a country.
Work
In this case, you need to apply for a residence permit for a working person. Work can be found before visiting the country or on its territory (in this case, entry is carried out on a short-term visa). The employer draws up an application on certain conditions. The salary should be from 1173 euros per month.
Sometimes you do not need a residence permit for a working person. Then fill out a special form. This right has highly qualified specialists with higher education, researchers and teachers, religious employees, sports workers. But it’s better to clarify this on the official website.
When working for no more than 3 months, a residence permit is not required to register emigration in Finland. The list of professions is as follows: translator, teacher, specialist, athlete, trainer, mechanic, sports judge. A residence permit does not need to be issued to professional artists, sailors, pickers of berries, fruits, plants, root crops and vegetables. The same applies to fur farm workers, researchers, product presentation workers, film workers, group leaders, a foreign transport driver, temporary workers.
Business
Registration of business emigration to Finland is possible. In this case, an application for permanent residence is submitted. Availability required:
- application form applications;
- certificates of the form and form of business;
- business plan and charter;
- registration certificate;
- certificates of investment;
- office lease agreement;
- income information;
- determination of the number of employees;
- trade registry for business.
A formal business emigration to Finland allows you to legally conduct your own business. In this case, there will be no problems with the law. Emigration to Finland for freelancers is carried out in this way. This also applies to trending.
Training
Moving to the country for study begins with filling out a questionnaire with investments. The main list of documents is provided by:
- A paper about the beginning of training.
- Medical insurance.
- Proof of the availability of funds for accommodation for 1 year. Self-supporting requires 6,720 euros. When free housing is provided, then 280 euros per month. With free housing and meals you need 195 euros.
Repatriation
Permanent residence on the basis of repatriation requires filling out a questionnaire with additions and the application of the required documents. It concerns:
- certificate from the national archive;
- certificates from the office of the parish;
- extracts from the population register.
If there are special reasons for obtaining a residence permit, then they must be indicated in the annex to the application. Usually all cases are considered, and then a decision is made.
Permanent residence
When the continuous residence permit expires, it is allowed to apply for permanent residence in Finland for Russians. Reviews indicate that this should be done in a timely manner. To do this, time is reserved for the interview on the police website and documentation can be collected.
To obtain permanent residence in Finland, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- The presence of residence with a temporary status of 4 years.
- Important lack of criminal acts.
- There should be no debts on taxes, bills, fines, alimony, hospital bills.
- It is necessary to prove material security.
- Requires knowledge of Swedish or Finnish.
- During this time, it is forbidden to leave the country for a period of more than 10 months.
- The grounds for obtaining permanent residence must be valid.
A period of 4 years is calculated from the date of arrival in the country, if a permit is issued in the country of departure. It can also begin from the date of validity of the permit, if it is received in Finland.
According to reviews, permanent residence in Finland is more like a permanent visa for Russians. The permit will be canceled upon termination of the grounds for its issuance. If permission is granted for work or study, which is nearing completion, and material support is not enough for life in the country, then the document ceases to be valid. When the basis is considered work, then the value of the employee is taken into account. Computer scientists and doctors are in demand in the country, so they can be given the opportunity to live in the country.
Documentation
To obtain a residence permit and permanent residence, the provision of:
- statements;
- documents with justification of stay;
- valid passport and its copy;
- receipts of payment of the fee;
- reference letters about sufficient funds;
- Photo.
This is a general list, in each case additional documents may be required. Moving to Finland with a child is allowed. Then the minor must be indicated in the passport of the parent. When a divorce is required, the permission of the second parent is required, as well as a decision notarized by a notary to determine the place of residence.
Where is it made out?
An application for a permanent residence permit takes place in the local police 2 weeks before, or even better 2 months before the permit is completed. Since 2017, they have been doing this in service centers.
Exams and fees
Mandatory conditions for emigration to Finland are also available. You need to pass a test for knowledge of the Finnish language, without it you can’t get a permanent residence permit. It is not necessary to take it for citizens who have studied in Finnish, if no more than 2 years have passed.
With the filing of an electronic application, fees are lower compared to paper applications. In 2018, the following fees were charged for processing the application:
- For the first residence permit - 425-500 euros (the amount depends on the grounds).
- For children and students, this amount is less.
- Consideration of an application for permanent residence - 159 euros.
If the decision is negative, the amount of money is not refunded. The time for considering applications is different, but the exact period is not set. An exception is the consideration of applications based on employment, the waiting period is 4 months. For training, the answer is provided before the day of study.
When filling out the questionnaire through the electronic service, status tracking is carried out by personal number and date of birth. In this case, the review time is reduced. If filed in paper form, the processing period is extended. You can learn about the promotion by phone or during a visit. A notification of a positive decision is received by e-mail or by phone.
Renouncement
The reasons for rejecting the application for permanent residence and residence permit may be the following:
- Incorrect execution of the submitted application, necessary documents and certificates, incomplete package of papers, lack of translation.
- Providing knowingly false information about the applicant.
- Violation of laws not only in Finland, but also in all Schengen countries.
The pros and cons of emigration
Among the advantages of moving to Finland are:
- High standard of living and income.
- The stability of the political and economic environment.
- The effect of legal and civil liberties.
- Security, low crime.
- Free education.
- With the registration of the status of a citizen, do not renounce your citizenship.
- Close proximity to Russia.
But there are also disadvantages:
- In the absence of qualifications, it is difficult to get a good and well-paid job.
- Increased taxes.
- Difficult to learn language.
- Finns are considered closed people.
- For some Russians, measured life in the country seems boring.
Refugee status
Moving to the country is possible with a request for refugee status, but you should be prepared for the fact that you need to go a difficult and long way. For the applicant to receive this status, he needs to arrive on Finnish land. At the border, border guards must explain the purpose of the visit and the reasons for the asylum. It can be religious, political, national and other persecution.
Documents are submitted to the migration service, where they will be checked. If the decision is positive, then the applicant is granted a residence permit for 1 year. If a person got a job during this time, then after 2 years you can get permanent residence. During the verification of documents, the submitter is sent to the camp, where he is provided with everything necessary for life. The option of deportation to the homeland is also allowed.
Citizenship
Citizenship is allowed after 5 years of residence in the country. You need to know the state language at the level of "3". The procedure for obtaining citizenship is similar to obtaining permanent residence.
It is necessary to fill out a questionnaire, pay a fee of 350 euros (electronic application) or 440 euros (paper version). We need documents about regular income and work. Confirmation of law compliance is required - timely payment of taxes and fines. Single fines are not paid attention if other requirements are met (work, income). If the earnings are insufficient, there may be a refusal.
Booking a time for an interview is required on the police website. Documents are submitted 2 weeks or earlier. If something is missing, a letter will be received, after which it is necessary to provide the missing papers. The application is accepted with all the documentation.