Mobility notification for researchers
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Published by: Finnish Immigration Service · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Submit a mobility notification to the Finnish Immigration Service if you intend to move to Finland from another EU Member State in order to conduct scientific research and if you meet the following conditions:
* You have been granted a residence permit for research by an EU Member State
* You meet the conditions for mobility
* You will move to Finland for a maximum of two years
* You will carry out part of the research activity in a research organisation.
If another EU Member State has granted you a residence permit on grounds other than research you cannot submit a mobility notification for researchers and come to Finland to do research. You need to apply for a residence permit for scientific research if the duration of your research in Finland is more than 90 days.
The Finnish Immigration Service is not responsible for your mobility period in a second EU Member State. If you have been granted a residence permit for scientific research in Finland and you wish to move to another EU Member State, please ask the competent authorities in the country in question about which conditions for mobility apply in that particular country.
If your family member has been granted a residence permit by an EU Member State, he or she can come to Finland with you. Your family member must submit a separate mobility notification to the Finnish Immigration Service.
How to use it
1. Make sure you meet the requirements for a residence permit.
You must meet the requirements for granting a permit in order to be issued a residence permit. The requirements must be met throughout the period of validity of the residence permit.
2. Make sure you have all the necessary attachments.
You will need various attachments for your residence permit, such as a valid passport and a passport photo.
3. Fill in the application and pay the fee.
Fill in the application in the Enter Finland online service. If you are unable to use Enter Finland, fill in a paper application.
4. Prove your identity.
Book an appointment to visit a Finnish mission (embassy or consulate) to prove your identity.
5. Wait for a decision.
The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if they need additional information for your application. Reply to the request on time.
Where and how to get help
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Rovaniemi) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Ruokasenkatu 2 96200
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lahti) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Kirkkokatu 12 15140
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Customer service number · TelephoneService
Customer information on residence permits, alien's passports, EU registrations and citizenship.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295790600 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790603 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790602 · Charged
Phone: 358 295790604 · Charged
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Online service Enter Finland · Online service
The e-service Enter Finland of the Finnish Immigration Service
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
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Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Oulu) · Visit in person
At the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application for
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Albertinkatu 4 90100
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