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The integration plan supports immigrants’ access to society as equal members, especially in the early stage of integration. It is a personalised plan to support integration. The immigrant prepares it in cooperation with the local-level authorities.

4.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties of international students with two legislative packages. On 30 April 2026, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on the first legislative package, which would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance. With its second legislative package under preparation, the Government aims to secure students’ subsistence.

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

Finland supports the realisation of human rights by hosting refugees The purpose of a humanitarian immigration policy is to provide protection for those who have been forced to leave their country of origin as a result of persecution or violent co...

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

4.8.2026 | The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration and related acts. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2027. They are part of the integration services reform which will affect the services provided in the early stages of integration and the organisation of these services.

Checklist for drawing up the municipal integration programme The checklist below supports municipalities in the planning and implementation of the integration programme. The list has been prepared at a general level. The integration programme and ...

Key concepts related to integration, the Integration Act and the reception of refugees are collected on this page. The concepts are partly based on the Integration Glossary published in 2021.

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Register for the Integration 2026 remote event and apply to participate in the in-person event 31.8.2026 | News item Registration for remote participation in the Integration 2026 event is open from 31...

Information for those who work as a teacher Teachers face immigrants of different ages in their work. In the role of a teacher, you can support the development of readiness and competence as well as provide material in the person’s native language...

6.7.2026 | The 2027 integration services reform led by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is progressing from preparation towards implementation. The KEHA Centre supports the nationwide preparation and implementation of the reform by bringing the operators involved in immigrant integration together at joint events, trainings and webinars dealing with matters such as the amendments in the Act on ...

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...

Questions and answers about the integration services reform project On this page, you will find frequently asked questions and answers about the integration services reform project. The questions are divided into topics: Reform of training that pr...

16.6.2026 | Amendments to the Nationality Act will enter into force at the beginning of 2027. After this, a citizenship test will also be introduced to measure knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles.

26.3.2026 | The KEHA Centre has published an updated version of the reference architecture for promoting integration at the municipal level. The update was necessary as the operating environment of integration has changed significantly due to the entry into force of the new Integration Act on 1 January 2025, the establishment of the employment areas and wellbeing services counties, and the related legislative amendments.

5.6.2025 | According to the government's proposal, the conditions for a permanent residence permit would be tightened, among other things, by extending the continuous period of residence required for the permit. In the future, applicants would also be required to have knowledge of Finnish or Swedish and a work history of a certain length. The legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 8 January 2026.

25.1.2024 | Organising multilingual civic orientation cost-effectively requires cooperation between municipalities as well as cross-regional and national coordination. Orientation organised remotely or as hybrid events could help immigrants living in sparsely populated areas to participate in the instruction. A report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in May 2023 includes recommendations on how to implement the orientation in a high-quality and uniform manner across Finland.

Information for those who work with refugees The reasons behind becoming a refugee may be diverse, and people moving to a country as refugees may need different support depending on their situation. The person’s possible trauma and different level...