The government on Wednesday brought necessary changes to the respective law with the view to ease entry and retention of international students in Finland.
The President approved the amended law on Wednesday, which will enter into force on 15 April 2022, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Under the new act, the type of permit for students studying for a higher education degree will change from temporary (B) to continuous (A), which will make it easier to obtain a permanent residence permit.
According to the legislative reform, the family members of the student will also receive a continuous (A) permit.. read more
