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Other legislation relating to the promotion of integration The Administrative Procedure Act defines the principles of good administration The purpose of the Administrative Procedure Act is to implement and promote good governance and legal protect...

Legislative principles related to the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration A child’s benefit must be primarily ensured in legislative activities Primarily, fundamental and human rights belong to everyone regardless of their age or nationa...

Several acts guide immigrant integration The legislation relevant to immigration and promoting integration and the work to develop this legislation are based on objectives set by the Finnish government, European Union (EU) legislation and internat...

Legislation steers the promotion of integration The promotion of integration is steered by legislation. It is connected to, among other things, government and municipal programmes for the promotion of integration, to the promotion of integration a...

Integration and reception of refugees Integration is an individual process for an immigrant that takes place in interaction with society and, during which, the immigrant’s participation, equality and non-discrimination in society increase. Success...

Information for those who work as an official in municipalities and employment areas Immigrants encounter many authorities on their integration path. Authorities can promote the smooth implementation of the integration process by cooperating acros...

Information for those who are a decision-maker or manager in a municipality or the government Municipal decision-makers and people working in the management of municipalities or the government issue decisions and solutions that may concern immigra...

Accessibility statement for the Kotouttaminen.fi online service This accessibility statement applies to the online service www.kotoutuminen.fi/www.integration.fi and its related social media channels on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Kotouttami...

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

Privacy statement for the integration partnership programme Description of the processing of personal data in connection with the registration to the integration partnership programme. Controller KEHA Centre (Business ID: 2160307-0) PO Box 1000, F...

Data protection and the processing of personal data in the Integration 2026 event Description of the processing of personal data in connection with the registration to the Integration 2026 event. Controller KEHA Centre (Business ID: 2160307-0) PO ...

According to the Constitution of Finland, people are equal before the law. No one can be placed in a different position without an acceptable reason on the basis of their gender, age, origin, language, religion, conviction, opinion, health, disability or other personal reason.

Interpretation and translation are regulated by law 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...

Information for you who are an employer Employers face the occupational diversification of Finland, they can promote the receptiveness of society and influence what employment is like in the future. Employment and work-related immigration This sec...

Information for those you are researchers Researchers provide material to support decision-making and examine integration and the reception of refugees as a societal phenomenon. The databases, statistical reviews and publications of the Centre of ...

Information for those who are representing an unaccompanied minor The minor’s representative ensures that the child’s rights are realised in the asylum process. The representative helps and supports the underaged asylum seeker and exercises the ri...

Effortless integration with national support KEHA Centre - your partner in promoting integration! Read more about the integration tasks of the KEHA Centre We support authorities and integration professionals by producing up-to-date information, in...

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...

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.

Integration programme – service package for the early stages of integration An integration programme is a service package for the early stages of integration organised by municipalities. The objective of the services included in an integration pro...