The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has announced that, as of November 21, 2024, citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein can receive an automated decision on their EU registration application if they apply for the registration on the basis of work or studies in Finland.
An automated decision is a decision that is automatically made on an application. The automation is based on rules formulated by the Finnish Immigration Service. The system uses these rules to check whether the application meets certain requirements laid down in law. Only positive decisions are made automatically.
Applicants can receive an automated decision on their application if they meet the following conditions:
- The application is submitted on or after November 21, 2024.
- The application is submitted via the Enter Finland online service for registration on the basis of studies.
- All the registration requirements are met. The application does not require case-by-case discretion.
- The applicant does not have a non-disclosure for personal safety reasons.
- The basis for the registration does not change during the processing of the application.
- No family members are applying together with the applicant.
- The applicant is at least 18 years old if they apply on the basis of work, or at least 16 years old if they apply on the basis of studies.
- The applicant has already started their work or studies in Finland.
- The applicant has provided a current document about their work or studies (such as an employment contract or a certificate of attendance from their educational institution).
Before an automated decision can be issued, the applicant must first visit a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service or International House Helsinki to prove their identity.
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