Viranomaisten palvelut
Public authority services
The promotion of integration is based on cooperation between different authorities. Municipalities, employment authorities, wellbeing services counties and other authorities provide services for immigrants’ different needs.
Promotion of immigrant integration involves cooperation between different government agencies. For this reason, different services offered by the authorities, municipalities and other service providers are available for immigrants.
Services provided by authorities and agencies for immigrants include:
Services promoting integration
Municipal services
Municipal services support immigrants' integration by providing guidance, advice and services that promote participation, wellbeing and everyday life skills.
Services of the employment authority
Employment authority services support immigrants' employment, skills development and entry into the labour market according to individual needs.
Kela’s services
Kela administers Finland’s residence-based social security system and provides benefits and services for a variety of life situations.
Services of the Finnish Immigration Service
The Finnish Immigration Service processes matters related to entry into Finland, residence, citizenship and international protection and provides related services.
Services provided by other authorities
Other public authorities also provide services that support immigrants’ integration, interaction with authorities and participation in society.