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Kela-services Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) is responsible for the basic security of people living in Finland in different life situations. Kela benefits can usually be obtained if you work or live in Finland on a permanent basis....

Other Finnish authorities include Kela, The Finnish Immigration Service, Police and many other authorities.

Unemployment benefit or social assistance may be paid to the immigrant for the duration of the integration plan. The right to unemployment benefit is determined as provided in the Unemployment Security Act and the right to social assistance as provided in the Social Assistance Act. The immigrant applies to Kela for both the labour market subsidy and social assistance.

The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration has compiled information on the situation in Ukraine and those fleeing from Ukraine on this website. The materials have been produced by the Government and other authorities, and in part by municipalities and organisations.

Services provided by several different authorities promote the integration of immigrants The Act on the promotion of immigrant integration was amended on 1.1.2025. Unfortunately, this website has not yet been updated to comply with the new integra...

Checklist: Planning the promotion of municipal integration Municipalities can use the checklist to support their planning for the promotion of integration. 1. Municipality decides the responsible parties The municipality will clearly define the au...

InfoFinland supports multi-lingual communications and services InfoFinland is a multi-lingual website providing important information in one place for those planning to migrate to Finland or already living here. The website also serves the authori...

InfoFinland supports multi-lingual communications and services InfoFinland is a multi-lingual website providing important information in one place for those planning to migrate to Finland or already living here. The website also serves the authori...

Plain language is easy to use Plain language is suitable for those who find the standard Finnish language too difficult to use. Plain language uses easy words and sentence structures both in writing and speaking. Plain language increases the acces...

Immigrants in the labour market Employers may arrange services to help their employees settle in and integrate in Finland. Employers offer different kinds of services that support settlement and such services can also be purchased. Settling-in and...

Employers may arrange services to help their employees settle in and integrate in Finland. Employers offer different kinds of services that support settlement and such services can also be purchased.

Social welfare and health care services The Act on the promotion of immigrant integration was amended on 1.1.2025. Unfortunately, this website has not yet been updated to comply with the new integration Act (681/2023). We apologise for the inconve...

Current information on residence, temporary protection, work and services for people arriving in Finland from Ukraine This page contains information for those involved in integration regarding different grounds for residence permits for people arr...

Reaching immigrants outside the labour force with municipal integration services Why should immigrants outside the labour force be targeted for services? This online resource offers a collection of operating methods for reaching those outside the ...

Under the Integration Act, municipalities, Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) and other authorities shall provide immigrants with appropriate guidance and advice concerning measures and services promoting integration and working life.

Frequently asked questions and answers about the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act.

Get to know the partnership programme actors and find a partner The integration partnership programme is building an open national network of actors involved in the work related to integration and social inclusion. By registering your organisation...

22.3.2023 | 1 (16) Initial interview of an immigrant Use this form to support an immigrant’s initial interview by the municipality. Instructions for the initial assessment and interview are available from the kotoutuminen.fi website. Type your answers to the ...

Kela (Kansaneläkelaitos) huolehtii Suomessa asuvien perusturvasta eri elämäntilanteissa. Kelan etuuksia voi yleensä saada, jos työskentelee, tai asuu vakinaisesti Suomessa.

Myös muut viranomaiset auttavat sopeutumaan Suomeen Tämä on kotoutuminen.fi:n selkokielinen sivu. Hyvinvointialue vastaa sosiaalihuollosta ja terveydenhuollosta Hyvinvointialue huolehtii Suomessa sosiaalihuollosta ja terveydenhuollosta sekä pelast...