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Residence Permit for a Family Member (Perheenjasen)

Allows a spouse or registered/qualifying cohabiting partner and children under 18 to join a person living in Finland. The sponsor must meet a net-income requirement that scales with household size and location.

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Who it's for

Spouses, partners and minor children of Finnish citizens or residence-permit holders.

Key requirements

Sponsor holds a Finnish residence permit, permanent residence or citizenship
A genuine family relationship (cohabiting partners: at least two years together, with exceptions)
Sponsor's net monthly income meets the published requirement for the household
Income not derived from social assistance or unemployment benefits

How ACME helps

Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.

Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.