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Kela Benefits in 2026: A Complete Reference for Expats

Integration allowance, housing benefit, child benefits, sick leave, parental leave — what's available to immigrants and how to claim it.

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2 April 202618 min read
Updated 2 April 2026
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Finance · Updated 2 April 2026

Coming soon. A full reference to every key Kela benefit, with 2026 amounts and eligibility rules, is on the way.

What this guide will cover

  • Kotoutumistuki (integration allowance)
  • Asumistuki (housing benefit)
  • Lapsilisä and äitiysavustus (family payments)
  • Sairauspäiväraha (sick leave)
  • Vanhempainraha (parental leave)
  • Real applicant experience and processing times

The full guide will replace this stub soon.

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