Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, is a government agency that provides basic economic security for everyone living in Finland.

Kela’s role in the social security reform We are active participants in the social security reform and produce statistics and research to help build a better social security system.

Kansaneläkelaitos, Kela, hoitaa Suomessa asuvien sosiaaliturvaa eri elämäntilanteissa.

The benefits available from Kela cover a wide range of situations. Kela can provide support to families with children, students, pensioners and other groups. Kela also offers benefits on …

OmaKela on Kelan asiointipalvelu henkilöasiakkaille. Voit hoitaa lähes kaikki Kela-asiasi OmaKelassa. OmaKelassa voit muun muassa hakea useimpia etuuksia sekä lähettää liitteitä …

The wellbeing services counties, unemployment funds, pension providers and private insurers have a joint responsibility together with Kela for managing the Finnish social security system.

You can handle your Kela-related matters at Kela’s own customer service points or at municipal service points. With the help of the search function, you can find information on the opening …

You can get service in English by calling Kela or by visiting some of our customer service points where we offer service in English. Most of our forms are also available in English.

Managing your Kela-related affairs online is convenient, because you can do so anytime and anywhere. Your application and supporting documents reach Kela right away.

Contact Kela if you have any questions about the unemployment benefits paid by Kela. You can send a message to us in the OmaKela e-service (in Finnish or Swedish) or you can call one of …