Decisions and Appeals

Negative decisions, requests for additional information and appeals: first steps and where to get help.

Illustration: balance scales and a lifebuoy, for state-funded legal help

Decisions and Appeals

Legal aid in Finland: who can get it, what it costs and how to apply

State-funded legal aid in Finland explained: who is eligible, income limits and deductibles, how to apply, challenging a decision, legal aid in asylum and immigration appeals, and other free legal help.

16 October 2026

Illustration: a letter with an information sign, for a request for additional information

Decisions and Appeals

Answering a request for additional information from Migri

What to do when the Finnish Immigration Service asks for more documents or explanations: reading the request, the time limit, translations and submitting your reply.

11 October 2026

Illustration: balance scales and a document, for appealing a decision

Decisions and Appeals

Received a negative residence permit decision? What to do next

The first steps after a refusal or a withdrawn permit: reading the appeal instructions, the Administrative Court, the 12 June 2026 changes and where to get legal help.

11 October 2026