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Employment review examines changes in number of unemployed jobseekers and their participation in services The Development and Administrative Services Centre (KEHA Centre) publishes a review on the employment of foreign citizens and their participa...

The conditions and practices for moving to Finland vary depending on whether a person moves to Finland from an EU country or outside the EU and whether they move here to study or short-term seasonal work, for example. This page includes examples of the most typical situations.

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Government proposes reforms to integration services and funding for integration 23.4.2026 | News item The Government has submitted a proposal on the reform of integration services to Parliament. The a...

Frequently asked questions about the Integration 2024 event Registration How do I register for the event? You can register to the event using the link published on the Integration 2024 website. Registration has opened on September 9. The in-person...

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...

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 Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (hereinafter, the Integration Act) aims to strengthen immigrants’ employment, capacity to work and language skills, and to increase their participation in society. Another objective of the Act is to promote equality, non-discrimination and positive interaction between different population groups.

The aim of the At Home in Finland project was to develop services and processes supporting immigrant integration. The project had two mutually supportive sub-projects: Good Start and Good Path.

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

28.1.2025 | Discrimination in recruitment based on ethnic background has decreased in Finland, but jobseekers with a foreign background still have to submit more applications in order to receive an invitation for a job interview than equally qualified applicants with a Finnish background. Potential workforce remains untapped due to ethnic prejudices.

30.8.2024 | The Government’s action plan published in June includes 30 actions that support the employment of Ukrainians. Communication in Ukrainians’ native language is increased and their transition to municipalities is supported. The action plan is now also available in English for example EU-level comparison and other research.

4.12.2023 | 1(19) Monikielisiä suomalaiseen yhteiskuntaan liittyviä materiaaleja maahanmuuttaneille Listan päivittämisestä vastaavat kotoutumisentukena.fi:n ja kotoutuminen.fi:n ylläpitäjät. Uudenmaan ELY-keskuksen Kotona Suomessa (ESR) -hanke sekä Kumppanina...