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Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö on yhdessä Sanastokeskuksen kanssa päivittänyt Kotoutumisen sanaston käsitteitä 1.1.2025 voimaan tulevan kotoutumislain mukaisiksi. Tälle sivulle on koottu sanaston kotoutumislakiin liittyvät käsitteet määritelmineen ja huomautuksineen.

The act on the reception of persons applying for international protection ensures the livelihood and care for persons applying for international protection, persons under temporary protection and victims of trafficking, respecting fundamental and human rights.

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...

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.

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...

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.

At the initiative of an authority, the initial assessment is always conducted on an immigrant who is an unemployed jobseeker and an immigrant who receives social assistance on a non-temporary basis.

The Finnish Immigration Service provides services related to residence in Finland and Finnish citizenship The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is responsible for the granting of residence permits, residence rights and citizenships to people who...

Under the Integration Act, an unemployed immigrant or an immigrant receiving social assistance on a non-temporary basis always has the right to an integration plan. An integration plan may also be drawn up for other immigrants if they are deemed to be in need of a plan promoting integration on the basis of the initial assessment.

Promotion of integration in figures Immigration of foreign citizens in 2022 • A total of 42,470 foreign citizens moved to Finland (Statistics Finland). • Work was the most common reason for the first residence permit (Finnish Immigration Service)....

On these pages you will find various form templates that you can use and adapt to suit your needs.

Current Issues The reform of the Act on the Promotion of Integration The current Integration Act has been amended (comprehensive reform of Integration Act, KOTO24). The new Integration Act (681/2023) will enter into force on 1 January 2025 at the ...

The employment authority initiates the assessment for immigrants who are unemployed jobseekers under the Act on the Organisation of Employment Services. The municipality initiates the assessment for immigrants who are not unemployed jobseekers or imminently entering the labour market.

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...

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

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.

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

29.8.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 3/2021 Maahanmuuton vaikutukset paikallisten työllisyyteen ja palkkoihin Maahanmuutto on yksi nykyaikamme merkittävimmistä ilmiöistä, joka on muokannut länsimaisia val- tioita niin talouden kuin politiikan osalta. Harva yksittäinen il...

1.11.2023 | According to a recent report, Ukrainians receiving temporary protection have been well received in Finland. Language skills play a key role in employment.

30.11.2021 | POLICY BRIEF 3/2021 Maahanmuuton vaikutukset paikallisten työllisyyteen ja palkkoihin Maahanmuutto on yksi nykyaikamme merkittävimmistä ilmiöistä, joka on muokannut länsimaisia val- tioita niin talouden kuin politiikan osalta. Harva yksittäinen il...