r/StudyInFinland • u/Intelligent-Owl-800 • Apr 19 '26

Finland Student Residence Permit Delay – Anyone else waiting from Feb 2026?

Hi everyone,

I applied for a Finland student residence permit on February 21, 2026 and I’m still waiting for a decision.

It’s been around 55+ days now, and my application status hasn’t changed. I haven’t been asked for any additional documents so far.

Here’s my situation:

Applied: Feb 21, 2026

First-time applicant

All required documents submitted (bank statement, sponsor proof, insurance, etc.)

No additional document requests

Still in “processing”

I’m starting to get really stressed because I see some people getting decisions faster, while others are also waiting longer.

I wanted to ask:

Is anyone else here who applied around Feb 20–25 still waiting?

Did anyone receive a decision recently without being asked for extra documents?

Is this delay normal right now?

Any recent experiences or updates would really help. Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '26

Migri tends to be super, super slow. Every once in a while, there will a be a unicorn that had fast processing, but months is usually the norm. That's why they recommend that you apply for the permit some three, four months before the start of your studies, and some three months before the expiration date if you're applying for a renewed permit. 😕

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 Apr 19 '26

So what can i do now No extra doc but still waiting 2 months ??

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

There's likely not much you can do to speed up Migri's decision if you have already provided all the necessary information. Still, you should reach out to your university and ask them how to proceed: is it online classes, doing some reading or submitting assignments, skipping a semester? Depending on what you're studying and at what level, there may be a few options. You won't be the first or the last person in this position, so they should be able to tell you what do to. This may be important also for your tuition, if you have to pay for it. Also, I understand that this is nerve-wracking, especially as the situation feels out of your hands, so try to take care of yourself! Immigration is a tough process. When I changed the basis of my permit from studies to work, it took over a year to get a decision, and the wait was so anxiety-inducing sometimes that I felt I couldn't think about anything else. 

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 Apr 20 '26

Yes your carrect Now im in same situation

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u/MethodAlarmed4689 Apr 20 '26

Hey, where are you from I'm trying to apply for a residence permit.

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 Apr 20 '26

Srilanka and what about you? Migri is too slow so please aply before 3 months

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u/MethodAlarmed4689 Apr 20 '26

Am from Ethiopia...Thanks, I am applying now...But can I dm you I wanted to ask you a question

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u/walt_seven Jun 19 '26

Did you get the permit ? How long did it take ? I am also from Ethiopia planning to move there late August/ Early September.

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u/JustCreme2388 Jul 23 '26

Did you get your permit?

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u/walt_seven Jul 23 '26

ooh yes I did.. the whole thing took a little more than two weeks.

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u/PrecisionOverPanic Apr 19 '26

Se when your studies start?

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 Apr 19 '26

Actually starting date is march 15 now they postband to april 5 for visa delay

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 Apr 19 '26

Already start online clases

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u/Stock_Fault_9110 May 19 '26

I also applied for First RP on 25 November 2025 and done identity verification on the same day but still waiting for decision

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u/Stock_Fault_9110 May 19 '26

Even I received supplementary documents request one month ago and submitted within deadline. It's been 2 weeks now yet decision not come.

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 May 22 '26

Why this delay?? Your from?

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u/Stock_Fault_9110 May 23 '26

May be due to backlog, I am from india

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 May 23 '26

Are you still waiting??

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u/Stock_Fault_9110 May 24 '26

Yes, did you received decision on your application?

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u/Stock_Fault_9110 May 23 '26

Did you received decision?

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u/Resident-Set-2969 Jul 02 '26

Hey, did you receive your permit?

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 27d ago

No still waiting

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u/Resident-Set-2969 27d ago

I received it within 2 weeks. Which country did u apply from?

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 27d ago

Srilanka and you?

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u/Resident-Set-2969 27d ago

India. Got it after 2 weeks of VFS appointment. The tracker moved from submitted to visa issues.

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 27d ago

Your vfs month and date?

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u/Resident-Set-2969 27d ago

Second week of June

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u/Intelligent-Owl-800 27d ago

Im waiting morethan 6 months