Family immigration in Finland
Also known as immigration based on family ties in Finland.
You can apply for residence permit based on the basis of family ties if your family member has obtained a Finnish residence permit.
You can apply for residence permit based on the basis of family ties if your family member has obtained a Finnish residence permit.
Child
Underaged biological or adopted children living in the same household with parents.
Spouse
Registered spouses including same gender registered partnerships.
Registered partners
Only these family members can apply for a residence permit based on family ties according to the Finnish immigration law.
Who can apply
Civil partners, who have been cohabiting with the reunifying family member for more than 2 years in the same household.
Family immigration documents
All required documents have be translated to English or Finnish. The list below contains important documents, which applicant should have before applying for residence permit based on family ties in Finland.
In addition to the listed documents you also would need valid passports and passport photos taken less than 6 months ago. In some cases, Finnish immigration office may send clarification request, therefore applicant is required to provide additional documents.
In addition to the listed documents you also would need valid passports and passport photos taken less than 6 months ago. In some cases, Finnish immigration office may send clarification request, therefore applicant is required to provide additional documents.
1. Marriage certificate (with Apostille)
2. Children's birth certificates (with Apostille)
3. Employment contract (for the person already residing in Finland)
4. One parent's consent for the child's relocation (in case only one parent is moving to Finland)
5. Payslip for the previous payment period
2. Children's birth certificates (with Apostille)
3. Employment contract (for the person already residing in Finland)
4. One parent's consent for the child's relocation (in case only one parent is moving to Finland)
5. Payslip for the previous payment period
Documents for Finnish citizen
1. Marriage certificate with Apostille
2. Children's birth certificates with Apostille
3. One parent's consent for the child's relocation in case only one parent is moving to Finland)
2. Children's birth certificates with Apostille
3. One parent's consent for the child's relocation in case only one parent is moving to Finland)
List of documents for non-eu citizen
It is very important to collect and submit the most comprehensive package documents to avoid unnecessary requests from the Immigration Service.
Limitations
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Preparation
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Unfortunately, the residence permit based on the family ties can not be applied for by parents, adult siblings and other relatives different from above mentioned.
Proof of ties
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You need to prove your tie with family member who has a valid residence permit in Finland in order to apply for a residence permit based on family ties For instance, you can provide marriage certificate.
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Requirements for the financial security
The amounts are provided as net income (after paid tax). In case underage children, the child benefits are accounted for in the overall income.
2 persons (spouses) 1700€
2 persons (adult and a child) 1500€
3 persons (spouses and a child) 2200€
4 persons (spouses and two children) 2700€
2 persons (spouses) 1700€
2 persons (adult and a child) 1500€
3 persons (spouses and a child) 2200€
4 persons (spouses and two children) 2700€
Needed investments
For starting a new business
First of all, you need to understand that starting a new business requires finances because there is need to cover all company's costs, such as, own salary, rent, marketing, equipment, website.
Needed investments
For buying a company
You need to understand that 50 000 EUR is an approximate number, sometimes it is possible to find good business for 25 000 EUR. However, we recommend our customers to invest 50 000 EUR. We will make an audit and find a perfect business for you to invest in.
Needed investments
For real estate investments
Real estate investments amount depends on apartments you willing to buy
Additional clarification
Work as a self-employed
In Finland it is not enough to own a company, you need to work there as a self-employed worker.
Additional clarification
Minimal salary in Finland
For one person 1600 EUR before tax (1300+300)
For 2 persones 2200 EUR before tax (1700+500)
For 3 persons 3000 EUR before tax (2200+800)
For 2 persones 2200 EUR before tax (1700+500)
For 3 persons 3000 EUR before tax (2200+800)
Additional clarification
Minimal stay in Finland
You need to stay at least 183 days in Finland in order to extend your Finnish residence permit. Period of stay in Finland in accordance with aliens act
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