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Finland:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation
Your comprehensive guide to Finnish residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs, and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Finnish consulates and the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
Family Reunification Visa (Migri)
"Bring your family members to live with you in Finland."
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Aligned with the sponsor's residency card validity.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- check_circleSponsor's residency permit and passport photocopy.
- check_circleSponsor income proof (proving net monthly income thresholds).
- check_circleOriginal Marriage/Birth Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
- check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
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General Visa Documents
- checkEnter Finland application receipt copy.
- checkApplicant passport copy.
- checkSponsor residency permit & passport copy.
Translations & Legalization
Original Marriage/Birth Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
Original certificate with Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Finnish, Swedish, or English is required if not in either language.
Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
ApostilleCertified Translation
PCC valid for 6 months, apostilled. Certified translation is required if not in Finnish, Swedish, or English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need translations to Finnish?
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No, not if the document is originally in English. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) accepts documents in Finnish, Swedish, or English. Certified translation is only required for documents in other languages.
Do Finnish consulates require Apostille?
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Yes. All certificates (Marriage, Birth, PCC) must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before translation.