Family reunification income requirement in Finland 2026
Family reunification requires a secure income, and the threshold is stated as net income (the amount left after tax). It is calculated from family size and municipality: in the capital region, a family of one adult and one child needs €1,820 net/month (adult €1,210 + child €610).
These thresholds have been in force since 1 November 2024. Below are the amounts by family member and region.
- €1,210
- adult (capital region)
- €1,820
- adult + child
- €800
- student net/month
- net
- after tax
Net threshold by family member (€/month)
| Family member | Capital region | Other large cities | Rest of Finland |
|---|---|---|---|
| First adult | €1,210 | €1,090 | €1,030 |
| Second adult | €610 | €550 | €520 |
| First child | €610 | €550 | €520 |
| Second child | €480 | €430 | €410 |
| Third and each further child | €360 | €320 | €310 |
The amounts are added together. A family of two adults and two children in the capital region, for example, needs €1,210 + €610 + €610 + €480 = €2,910 net/month.
Net or gross, and who does it apply to?
For family reunification and for students the threshold is net income; for work-based permits it is a gross salary. Income can be shown through salary, business income or savings — social benefits that secure a basic livelihood (such as social assistance) are not counted.
A family member of a Finnish citizen is generally not required to show income. Family members of a third-country national usually are. Migri makes the final assessment.
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FAQ
Is the threshold net or gross?
For family reunification and for students it is net income (the amount left after tax). For work-based permits the threshold is a gross salary.
Do Kela benefits count as income?
Generally no. Income is shown through salary, business income or savings; basic social benefits are not counted.
Is income required from a Finnish citizen spouse?
A family member of a Finnish citizen is generally not subject to it. Family members of a third-country national usually are.