Kotoutuminen ja pakolaisten vastaanotto

Integration and reception of refugees
Integration is an individual process for an immigrant that takes place in interaction with society and strengthens participation, equality and non-discrimination. Integration requires both an active immigrant and a receptive society, as well as cooperation between different actors.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for the general development, planning, guidance and anticipation of policies and legislation promoting integration, as well as integration services.
Principles of integration work
Integration is promoted through legislation and cooperation between different actors. The aim is to support the integration of immigrants and to promote equality, non-discrimination and good relations between population groups.
Legislation on the promotion of integration
Integration is governed by Finnish legislation, EU legislation and international agreements binding on Finland. Work to promote integration must also take into account legislation governing different services.
Actors and their tasks
Promoting integration requires cooperation between different authorities, administrative sectors and organisations. The work is carried out at local, regional and national levels.
Children, young people and families
Children and young people with an immigrant background make up a growing share of Finland’s child population. Their integration and well-being are particularly affected by their family situation and livelihood, as well as their parents’ employment and language skills.
Working life and work-based immigration
Employment is a key part of integration for many immigrants. Employment is supported by individual integration and employment services, as well as by diversity, non-discrimination and international recruitment in working life.
Refugees
Finland receives quota refugees and asylum seekers as part of international refugee protection. Quota refugees arrive directly in Finnish municipalities, while asylum seekers receive reception services while their applications are being processed.
Refugee reception
Finland receives quota refugees and other beneficiaries of international protection as part of international refugee protection. Municipalities and wellbeing services counties play a key role in refugee reception, services and the promotion of integration.
State compensation to municipalities and wellbeing services counties
Municipalities and wellbeing services counties can receive state compensation for providing services that promote integration. Compensation is paid both on a calculated basis and according to actual costs incurred.