The Finnish Immigration Service informed that there are backlogs in the processing of applications for family reunification, with 18,200 pending applications. Most applications are decided within 4 months. To date, more than 37,000 decisions were issued in 2025.
The reasons for delays include requiring additional information or documents (such as DNA test results), an interview or because a decision has not been issued on the sponsor’s residence permit application.
Source(s)
- Finnish Immigration Service | Maahanmuuttovirasto (6 November, 2025), [Update on processing of applications submitted on the basis of family ties],