Benefit answers for Finland
Each program has a short description. The link opens the full card, then the official page.
What is Child benefit in Finland?
It is for a child under 17 who lives permanently in Finland with a parent or another person responsible for their care.
What is Parental allowance in Finland?
It is for a parent caring for a child under 2, or an adopted child placed in their care less than 2 years ago, while they stay off work, or while they are unemployed, a student, or a pensioner.
What is Sickness allowance in Finland?
It replaces lost income when you are unfit for your usual work for less than 12 months. Being ill is not the same as being unfit for work. The page is for ages 18 to 67.
What is General unemployment support in Finland?
It replaced the labour market subsidy and the basic unemployment allowance from 1 May 2026.
What is General housing allowance in Finland?
One person applies for the whole household. It can cover rent, a right-of-occupancy home, or part-ownership. Kela looks at the household's income and assets.
Where can I get help in a mental health crisis in Finland?
Call 09 2525 0111 if you are in a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide. MIELI says this line is free and open every day, at any hour.
Where can I get help with postpartum depression in Finland?
Call 09 2525 0111 if you are in distress or thinking about suicide, including in pregnancy or after a birth.
How do I apply for a driving licence in Finland?
Traficom says you apply for a driving licence permit before the theory test and the driving test for a passenger car.
How do I prepare for the driving test in Finland?
Traficom says a first car licence includes four theory lessons of first-licence training, at least ten driving lessons, and twelve hours of risk recognition training, of which at least five hours are driving.
When does a car need a periodic inspection in Finland?
Traficom says a passenger car in class M1 is inspected the first time no later than 4 years after it entered service.
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