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The time you are waiting is not exceptionally long, and there is no maximum processing time in the law.


This is a misleading characterization. While the exact time is not defined, the constitutional limit is applied on a case-by-case basis.

See section 21.

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So your point is that even if Migri goes beyond its own estimated processing time,

An estimate is an estimate, not a maximum.

If Migri suddenly gets a huge amount of applications with a maximum processing time of 2 months, their legal obligation would be to handle these within the time limit ...

Intimate relationship. The current estimate is 15 months. We have been waiting for around 13 months (my other post said 3 months; that's a typo, and I fixed it now). Migri is useless when we call or email them.


Processing times of over a year were common even for spouse residence permits before ...

I have applied for a residence permit on other grounds—intimate relationship 3 months ago.



Has anyone on this forum ever filed a Complaint with the Chancellor of Justice or the Ombudsman for the Parliament for a delayed application with Migri? Which one of the two would respond to a Complaint ...

I applied for my first residence permit on October 11, 2024, and my spouse is a Finnish citizen. We are approaching the end of the 9-month statutory processing time next week,



Surprisingly 1 hour ago i got my permit…


Why are you calling it a surprise that you got the permit within the ...

I'm wondering what the main differences are between using EU rules and using Finland's rules for the residence permit? Would I be able to access integration/language classes? Does minimum income thresholds apply? We are both intending to work (I can thankfully take my job with me as they allow ...

We have since had two children together, both born after our marriage, who have each been registered on the Population Information System at the Finnish embassy in the UK. The two children hold British passports but I presume they could also get Finnish citizenship by declaration as their father ...

As I contemplate applying for Finnish citizenship, I wonder what are the commitments a male makes when receiving Finnish citizenship at age 40 or later? I am having a hard time finding information about this. Not at all discouraged, but I think one needs to know before applying. The only info I ...

If they only ask about a conviction, then just answer honestly that you don’t have one.

The question on the English form is "Have you ever been convicted of an offence and sentenced to punishment?"

A conviction with a sentence of unconditional discharge with no punishment could be honestly ...

If they only ask about a conviction, then just answer honestly that you don’t have one.

The question on the English form is "Have you ever been convicted of an offence and sentenced to punishment?"

A conviction with a sentence of unconditional discharge with no punishment could be honestly ...

The issue is that I’m a dual US and Japanese citizen (birthright, under 22 years old to pick one), and I have a complicated and traumatic history from when I was 16. I was falsely accused of sexual assault due to a situation involving my ex’s abusive mother who was coercing her and wanted revenge ...

I applied for a permanent right of residence as an EU citizen under the withdrawal agreement and it was approved.

No, right of permanent residence under the withdrawal agreement is not the same as the right of permanent residence of an EU citizen.

This is a different status with different ...

Airlines face hefty fines when they allow a passenger to board a flight to Schengen who does not have the right to enter Schengen, I would also double-check with the airline before booking whether they might deny boarding for the flight back to Finland.


Here it matters if visa is required for ...

My current temporary residency permit has expired. I have submitted my application for an extension and the interview is coming up. Am I able to leave and return to Finland with just a the application?


I assume you have a certificate of having made the application. Print it out, if you only ...

I'm from UK for reference
From the end of last year I always planned to use my 90/180 days to visit my partner in Finland for 2 months from Oct - Dec (I'm also going for 2.5 months from May - July, it's confusing but I strongly believe it is all within the limits as I'm using a Schengen limit ...