When you move to Finland

1. Do you have questions about whether you can get Kela benefits?
   We have compiled information on the most common situations in which you may be coming to Finland.
   Select the situation that concerns you and check whether you can get benefits and medical care.
2. Notify us of your move to Finland when you apply for benefits from Kela or for a Kela card (Kela-kortti)
   You can get Kela benefits when you live in Finland permanently or work in Finland.
   File a notification of your move in the OmaKela e-service (in Finnish or Swedish) or on the form Moving to Finland or employment in Finland Y 77e (PDF).
3. When necessary, contact the Finnish Immigration Service already before coming to Finland
   Check with the Finnish Immigration Service what you have to do when you come to Finland.
   Go to the website of the Finnish Immigration Service (migri.fi).
4. Notify the Digital and Population Data Services Agency if you move to Finland for 1 year or more
   The Digital and Population Data Services Agency can grant you a Finnish personal identity code and a municipality of residence.
   Go to the website of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (dvv.fi).

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