I graduated from a Finnish educational institution a couple of years ago and got a job where I can choose how many shifts to take. I'm currently on a residence permit for a person with a degree completed in Finland. I wonder how important it is that I make the required amount each month if I don't want to lose my residence permit.

I'm paying relatively little in rent while living with another person. My expenses are generally pretty low. So, I need much less than the required €1,210/month to live (I live in the Helsinki region). I have around 2.5 years before I need to renew my residence permit, and I will most likely be eligible for citizenship before it expires (I speak Finnish).

I want to make time for pursuing some personal goals and am thinking of significantly cutting back on the number of shifts I take.

How likely is Migri to notice if I earn less than the required amount for an extended period of time (more than three months) if I have a job and never apply for any KELA benefits?

by RodionTheGreatest

6 comments

  1. When you apply next residence permit or extension. I think they ask for payslips for that?

  2. Can I message you? I have questions about the visa!

  3. Even if you apply for citizenship they’ll check your income for the past few years so it matters. I don’t know how much, but of course it matters to a degree.

  4. Migri has automatic post- decision permit checking systems in place now. If suddenly, the incomes aren’t meeting the minimum requirement, you may get a notice.

  5. Post-decision monitoring is not applicable for degrees completed in Finland. Even if you want, you can take a break from work for a few months and return later.

    Student RP decision monitoring applies to those who are still studying and progressing in their degree programs. It mainly relates to study progress in terms of credits.

  6. Isn’t this the same guy who once asked us if he left Finland right after getting his citizenship, would he not have to serve in the military?

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