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Finland has set out the three categories of relatives who may qualify to join their family members in the country through a family-based residence permit, offering clearer guidance to prospective applicants navigating the country's immigration process.
The Finnish government's guidelines apply to foreigners whose relatives in Finland are either Finnish citizens or individuals who have been granted refugee status, subsidiary protection, or temporary protection.
The first eligible category covers parents of individuals who are 18 years old or above and already residing in Finland.
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The second covers brothers or sisters under the age of 18 who are living outside Finland, have no guardian, or have a guardian who is different from the sibling already in Finland.
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In such cases, the consent of the existing guardian is also a requirement.
The third category applies to unmarried brothers or sisters of individuals who are 18 years old or above. One point that applicants must pay careful attention to is how Finland treats extended family connections.
