Politics

Government proposes tighter student visa rules in Finland

The proposal would narrow access to student visas, according to Yle News. The measure is part of this week’s political agenda in Finland.

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Emma Kari addressing the press during a government conference. FinnishGovernment · Wikimedia Commons

Finland’s government has put forward a proposal to tighten restrictions on student visas, Yle News reported. The move is the latest sign that immigration policy remains high on the political agenda this week.

At this stage, only the proposal itself is confirmed. Further details on the scope of the changes, the timetable and any possible impact on applicants have not been made public in the brief available from Yle News.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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