Finland Sets Conditions for Foreign Parents' Residence Permits

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has outlined four specific conditions that foreign parents must meet to qualify for a residence permit based on their child's residency in Finland. Firstly, the child must be under 18 years of age and unmarried.

Secondly, the child must already hold a valid residence permit in Finland. Thirdly, parents must provide proof of legal guardianship, which includes a birth certificate for biological parents, proof of adoption for adoptive parents, and official documentation for foster parents.

Additionally, documents issued outside the Nordic countries or EU member states must be legalized. Lastly, parents must demonstrate sufficient financial means, excluding income from social assistance or general social security benefits.

Applicants must submit a valid passport, recent passport photographs, the child's birth certificate, custody documents, and proof of lawful presence in the application submission country. Those applying from within Finland must also complete form MP_1.