A family under a roof and an income threshold with a euro coin – the family reunification income requirement.

Family reunification income requirement in Finland 2026

Published 2 July 2026 · Author: Palvemax OY

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-reunification income requirement, 2026
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.

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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.

Work out the threshold for your family and check whether your income is enough – the family-reunification income calculator accounts for family size and municipality.

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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.