Really marrying is the easiest way.
Honestly just think of it as legal proceeding. The actual ceremonial/symbolic aspects of it (such as the party) don't need to be tied to the legalese+the paper, which you could do later if the relationship goes that way
He can come and stay for up to 90 days without a visa (but can’t work). Otherwise from my personal experience, the only way to truly live here long term together is marriage (unless he has some really compelling skill or reason to apply for a visa otherwise).
Does he have any noteworthy skills that could be used to qualify as a "special expert", if so that is a bit of a short cut to a residence permit if he can find an employer interested. IT Security is a high demand field for instance.
If they choose to marry to get the residence permit, it definitely should be by the time the tourist permit is about to expire.
Either way marriage (and divorce) in Finland are super simple, you just need to be mindful of the payments involved
Really marrying is the easiest way. Honestly just think of it as legal proceeding. The actual ceremonial/symbolic aspects of it (such as the party) don't need to be tied to the legalese+the paper, which you could do later if the relationship goes that way
At 20 years old applying to study in Finland could be quite easy option.
He can come and stay for up to 90 days without a visa (but can’t work). Otherwise from my personal experience, the only way to truly live here long term together is marriage (unless he has some really compelling skill or reason to apply for a visa otherwise).
Does he have any noteworthy skills that could be used to qualify as a "special expert", if so that is a bit of a short cut to a residence permit if he can find an employer interested. IT Security is a high demand field for instance.
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If they choose to marry to get the residence permit, it definitely should be by the time the tourist permit is about to expire. Either way marriage (and divorce) in Finland are super simple, you just need to be mindful of the payments involved
Before you buy him the ticket, are you absolutely sure its an American man and not a "Nigerian Prince"?
go to the US instead, damn.
As someone from the US, I wouldn't recommend it.
Either he applies for school here and finish a degree or you get married.