Family member living in Finland

These pages have information for a person who lives in Finland (sponsor) and has a family member living abroad who plans to move to Finland.

Here, you will find quick answers to your questions about the obligations of the sponsor. We have also put together a list of useful links for you.

You can watch our webinar about residence permits for family members. The topics covered in the webinar include residence permit applications, income requirement and extended permits.

• Please note that the requirements for family reunification have changed on 16 June 2025 and some of the information on the video is outdated. See the page Amendments to Aliens Act in June 2025 for more information on what has changed.