Family Reunification - Guardian of a Minor (Oleskelulupa - huoltaja)

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.