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Family Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)
FinlandFinland•Europe
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Family Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

9 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €830

Stay Duration

Linked to the sponsor's permit

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Residence permit for guardians of minor children in Finland, allowing caregivers to reunite with dependent family members and work without a separate permit.

This residence permit enables parents and legal guardians of children under 18 in Finland to join them and establish a shared household. Applicants must hold parental responsibility for a child who is a Finnish citizen or holds a Finnish residence permit. The visa prioritizes the child's constitutional right to cohabitation with their guardian.

Holders enjoy full work rights and can remain as long as the sponsor's permit is valid. The permit is renewable and offers a pathway to permanent residency. Processing takes about nine months. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources (minimum €14,520 annually) and provide legalized documentation of guardianship and the child's status.

This visa is ideal for parents separated from minor children in Finland who seek to reunite and work while fulfilling their caregiving responsibilities.

Cost Breakdown

First permit – online applicationEUR €400
First permit – paper applicationEUR €430
TotalEUR €830

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)
Finland flagFinland

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Validity5 years
Processing5 months – 1.2 years
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor must be a Finnish citizen or hold a residence permit in Finland.

Child must be under 18 and unmarried.

Must intend to live together in Finland.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

14,520 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Legalized birth certificate

Legalized proof of guardianship

Proof of sufficient financial resources

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Transparent, affordable fees: €400 for online application or €430 for paper (first permit)
  • Clear 9-month processing timeline (270 days) provides certainty for family planning
  • Full work rights allow guardians to support family financially while caregiving
  • Path to permanent residency—renewable with conversion to permanent status available
  • No nationality restrictions—open to guardians from all countries
  • Official forms and links published by Migri simplify application preparation
  • Dual intent permitted—guardians can explore longer-term settlement during permit validity

Worth Knowing

  • Requires proof of sufficient financial resources and legal guardianship documentation
  • Legalization of foreign documents can be time-consuming before submission
  • Permit validity is linked to sponsor's permit—changes to child's status affect guardian's permit
  • Child must be unmarried and under 18; permit ends when child reaches adulthood or marries

Application Process

1

Apply via Enter Finland

2

Pay fee

3

Visit a service point or embassy to prove identity

Application Forms

OLE_LAPSI
Residence permit application on the basis of family ties (child)
Fill online
LIITE_LAPSI_EN
Supplement form for parent/guardian
Fill online

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