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No; you cannot be granted a student permit if your studies consist mainly of online distance learning.
Yes; family members can apply for residence permits based on family ties, and they generally receive the same permit type (A or B) as the student.
Yes; you can apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business, granted for up to two years, and you can apply right after graduation or within five years of it.
Time on a continuous (A) student permit can count toward permanent residence, but time on a temporary (B) permit does not.
You must show at least EUR 800 available per month, which is around EUR 9,600 for the first year in your bank account when you apply; institutional support can reduce this.
You may work an average of 30 hours per week, with the average calculated over the year, so you can work full-time during holidays as long as the yearly average stays within the limit.
The student permit is for non-EU students accepted onto a Finnish degree or qualification programme, issued for the duration of studies for degree students. You may work on average 30 hours a week, and a post-study permit gives up to two years to find work.
A specialist is someone with special expertise doing work that requires advanced knowledge, usually backed by a higher education degree (or equivalent experience) and a salary above the published threshold.
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Study abroad — Finland