Family member of a Finnish citizen

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In Finland, the decision on issuing a residence permit for a family member of a Finnish citizen is made by the police department in the applicant's place of residence. As family members are regarded a spouse or a registered partner of the same sex, an unmarried child aged less than 18 and a cohabiting partner, if the partners have been living together for a minimum of two years of if they have a child in their joint custody For an application by a spouse or a partner, you will need: a residence permit application (OLE_PH2) completed by the applicant a clarification of family ties form (PK2_plus) completed by the Finnish spouse a passport a marriage certificate and an official translation if necessary, and an apostille for cohabiting couples, proof of having lived together for two years, if the partners do not have a child in joint custody a photograph (Photograph guidelines) For an application by a child, you will need: a residence permit application (OLE_PH4) a clarification of family ties form (PH4_plus, PK4_plus) a passport a birth certificate consent of the other parent to the child's moving to Finland / proof of being a single parent a photograph (Photograph guidelines) The Finnish Immigration Service/Residence permit forms In order to enter the country, the family member of a Finnish citizen must apply for a visa from a Finnish mission if, because of his or her nationality, a visa is required for his or her entry in Finland. When applying for a visa, the real reason for entering the country must be given, such as marriage, a registered partnership, a cohabiting partnership, or an intention to marry or start a family. At their discretion, the police may proceed to a so-called marriage investigation in connection with a resident permit application. This is more frequently resorted to if the spouses have only known each other for a short period. The fee for residence permits is collected as the application is submitted. A fee is also payable for refusals and cancellations of applications. Back \| Print page