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Missing documentation confirming family ties

If you are applying for a residence permit on the basis of family ties, you must prove the authenticity of your family ties by presenting original documents, such as a marriage certificate or your child’s birth certificate.

If you are unable to provide documentation as evidence of your family ties, make a written explanation and attach it to your residence permit application. The Finnish Immigration Service will then investigate the matter, for example with the aid of an interview.