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Kela´s customer service Joensuu

Kela’s customer service point provides service and assistance in matters related to the benefits available from Kela. You can also use the OmaKela e-service to apply for benefits, report changes and send supporting documents. The e-service can be found at www.kela.fi/omakela (in Finnish) or www.fpa.fi/mittfpa (in Swedish). It is also possible to book a telephone appointment. Read more about this at www.kela.fi/appointments.

Visiting address

Koulukatu 24, 80100 Joensuu

Service location on map (suomi.fi)

Opening hours

Queue numbers are distributed until 15:30.
  • Monday 12 — 16
  • Tuesday 12 — 16
  • Wednesday 12 — 16
  • Thursday 12 — 16
  • Friday 12 — 16
Exceptions to opening hours
New Year's eve
  • Wednesday 12 — 13
New Year's Day: Closed
Epiphany: Closed
Maundy Thursday
  • Thursday 12 — 13
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: Closed
May Day: Closed
Ascension Day: Closed
Midsummer Eve: Closed
Midsummer Day: Closed
Independence Day: Closed
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
2nd Day of Christmas: Closed

Other contact information

Kela's customer service numbers
Kela P.O.Box 10, 00056 KELA

Accessibility information

The route to the main entrance
  • The accessible parking space is located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking space is less than 3.6 m.
  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
  • The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
  • The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
  • The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
  • The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
  • The customer service point is on the same floor as the entrance.
  • The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
  • The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
  • The customer service point has a portable induction loop.

Responsible for the service

Kela

Updated

9/4/2025

Advice for visitors

When you visit a Kela customer service point, bring proof of identity, such as your passport or driver’s licence. If you are acting on behalf of another person, you need a specific power of attorney from that person and proof of your identity.

If you bring your online banking credentials or a mobile certificate, you can manage your Kela-related affairs on a self-service computer at the customer service point. There are no self-service computers at the customer service points you can only visit by appointment.

You are permitted to bring a guide dog, an assistance dog or a government working dog to a customer service point.