Finland family reunification visa

1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	A spouse, partner, child, parent or guardian of a person living in Finland may qualify for family-based residence; the sponsor and applicant must meet the relationship rules, and sufficient resources may be required depending on the route.	2026-07-14	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Application fee (first online)	750 EUR	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Application fee (first paper)	800 EUR	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Processing time (standard, legal maximum)	9 months	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	First permit valid for	12 months	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Family member may work	yes	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Sponsor's income required	1,820 EUR	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	Where to apply	online	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Finland residence permit on the basis of family ties	The official page states the work conditions for this route.	Official source

Official route conditionsmigri.fi · Checked 2026-07-14
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) · Checked 2026-07-14