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Residence permit application for visiting teacher, lecturer or instructor
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide
- Public service
Apply for a residence permit with this application if you will work as a visiting teacher, lecturer or instructor on the basis of an invitation or agreement.
You must have confirmed employment before you can apply for this permit. Your work may last for a maximum of one year. To work longer than that, you need to apply for a residence permit for an employed person.
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Online service Enter FinlandFinnish Immigration Service
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-service Enter Finland of the Finnish Immigration Service
- Finnish Immigration Service
Customer information on first residence permits and extended permits for workFinnish Immigration Service
Telephone serviceNationwideCustomer information specialising in residence permits for employed persons, self-employed persons and researchers.Telephone:+358 295790602(local/mobile network fee) - Finnish Immigration Service
Guidance for employersFinnish Immigration Service
Telephone serviceNationwideBy calling this service number you get specialised guidance for employers.Telephone:Asiakaspalvelu+358 295790601(local/mobile network fee)
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Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Helsinki)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Kaupparaitti 10, 00700 Helsinki - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Kuopio)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Ajurinkatu 45, 70110 Kuopio - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lahti)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Kirkkokatu 12, 15140 Lahti - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Lappeenranta)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Pormestarinkatu 1, 53100 Lappeenranta - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Oulu)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Albertinkatu 4, 90100 Oulu - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Raisio)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Nallinkatu 8, 21200 Raisio - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Rovaniemi)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Ruokasenkatu 2, 96200 Rovaniemi - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Tampere)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Tekniikankatu 1, 33720 Tampere - Finnish Immigration Service
Service point of the Finnish Immigration Service (Vaasa)Finnish Immigration Service
Service locationNationwideAt the Finnish Immigration Service's service points you can prove your identity for an application submitted online or submit a paper application forContact information:Korsholmanpuistikko 4, 65100 Vaasa
- Finnish Immigration Service
Migri.fiFinnish Immigration Service
Website23 municipalitiesOn the website migri.fi there is information on applying for residence permits, Finnish citizenship, and asylum and on the registration of EU citizens
Period of validity
The permit is valid for a fixed time.
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Finnish Immigration ServiceText edited by: Finnish Immigration Service
Updated: 23/2/2023
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Information on fees
A fee is charged for the service.