Why is a certified copy of my divorce decree needed for the RP if I have to go through the process of confirming I’m single/eligible for marriage with DVV before I can even get married? DVV confirms I’m allowed to get married, so why does migri need this paperwork in the application? Does anyone else have experience with this (previously divorced, married again to a Finn)? Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner, or is it more for another purpose?
*Application-specific attachments*
*Divorce certificate (if you or your spouse has previously been married and have divorced) (must be legalised if not issued in the Nordic countries or in an EU Member State)*
For reference, I am US citizen, partner is Finnish. We are both divorced years ago, planning on marrying in a few months
Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
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Re: Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
It wouldn't make sense to issue a residence permit just on the basis that you think you are able to get married. They could of course improve the process so that one could attach paperwork from DVV instead.morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 amWhy is a certified copy of my divorce decree needed for the RP if I have to go through the process of confirming I’m single/eligible for marriage with DVV before I can even get married? DVV confirms I’m allowed to get married, so why does migri need this paperwork in the application? Does anyone else have experience with this (previously divorced, married again to a Finn)? Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner, or is it more for another purpose?
*Application-specific attachments*
*Divorce certificate (if you or your spouse has previously been married and have divorced) (must be legalised if not issued in the Nordic countries or in an EU Member State)*
For reference, I am US citizen, partner is Finnish. We are both divorced years ago, planning on marrying in a few months
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Re: Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
It is not required.morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 amWhy is a certified copy of my divorce decree needed for the RP if I have to go through the process of confirming I’m single/eligible for marriage with DVV before I can even get married? DVV confirms I’m allowed to get married, so why does migri need this paperwork in the application? Does anyone else have experience with this (previously divorced, married again to a Finn)? Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner, or is it more for another purpose?
morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 am*Application-specific attachments*
*Divorce certificate (if you or your spouse has previously been married and have divorced) (must be legalised if not issued in the Nordic countries or in an EU Member State)*
OLE_PH2 wrote: if the marriage/registration took place outside Finland, append the divorce certificate
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FinlandGirl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:57 pmIt is not required.morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 amWhy is a certified copy of my divorce decree needed for the RP if I have to go through the process of confirming I’m single/eligible for marriage with DVV before I can even get married? DVV confirms I’m allowed to get married, so why does migri need this paperwork in the application? Does anyone else have experience with this (previously divorced, married again to a Finn)? Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner, or is it more for another purpose?
morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 am*Application-specific attachments*
*Divorce certificate (if you or your spouse has previously been married and have divorced) (must be legalised if not issued in the Nordic countries or in an EU Member State)*OLE_PH2 wrote: if the marriage/registration took place outside Finland, append the divorce certificate
What do you mean it is not required? It literally says if I have been divorced previously outside of Finland then I have to attach a copy of my decree to my application?
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Re: Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
The application is more likely OLE_MUU. Still it says in your quote for OLE_PH2 that it’s required.FinlandGirl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:57 pmOLE_PH2 wrote: if the marriage/registration took place outside Finland, append the divorce certificate
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My interpretation of "Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner" was that the OP is preparing documents for an RP application as spouse after marrying in Finland.betelgeuse wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:48 pmThe application is more likely OLE_MUU.FinlandGirl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:57 pmOLE_PH2 wrote: if the marriage/registration took place outside Finland, append the divorce certificate
Intimate relationship RP with OLE_MUU wouldn't make sense for an US citizen "marrying in a few months".
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Re: Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
I would like to ask, if I am a foreigner marrying a Finnish person, are there any legal requirements?FinlandGirl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:31 pmMy interpretation of "Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner" was that the OP is preparing documents for an RP application as spouse after marrying in Finland.
Intimate relationship RP with OLE_MUU wouldn't make sense for an US citizen "marrying in a few months".
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Requirements are set by the country where you are marrying, e.g. in Israel a Jew cannot marry a Muslim.betterwound wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:37 amI would like to ask, if I am a foreigner marrying a Finnish person, are there any legal requirements?
For marriage in Finland the requirements are that you are at least 18 years old, not too closely related to your spouse, and that you are not currently married to anyone else.
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Re: Why is divorce decree needed for RP process
You are only looking at the attachments summary section, not at the text of the actual questions above.morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:05 pmFinlandGirl wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:57 pmIt is not required.morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 amWhy is a certified copy of my divorce decree needed for the RP if I have to go through the process of confirming I’m single/eligible for marriage with DVV before I can even get married? DVV confirms I’m allowed to get married, so why does migri need this paperwork in the application? Does anyone else have experience with this (previously divorced, married again to a Finn)? Is it really required if I’m already married to my Finnish partner, or is it more for another purpose?
morwilwarin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:43 am*Application-specific attachments*
*Divorce certificate (if you or your spouse has previously been married and have divorced) (must be legalised if not issued in the Nordic countries or in an EU Member State)*OLE_PH2 wrote: if the marriage/registration took place outside Finland, append the divorce certificate
What do you mean it is not required? It literally says if I have been divorced previously outside of Finland then I have to attach a copy of my decree to my application?
Most people just attach a the document they already have since they needed it for DVV, but Migri does not need it for a marriage that is in the population register.