Public services

Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela)

Kela provides benefits for a wide range of life situations. Kela supports, for example, families with children, students, working-age people and pensioners. Support is also available due to illness, disability or reduced functional capacity.

Police

You can apply for an identity card and a passport from the Police. They are also responsible for tasks related to the supervision of driving licences and driving fitness.

Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)

The Finnish Immigration Service makes decisions on immigration, asylum, refugee status, citizenship matters and maintains Finland’s reception system.

Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)

Information for foreign citizens, for example on registration matters, can be found on the DVV’s pages.

Finnish Tax Administration (Vero)

Information on taxation can be found on the website. Through the MyTax service, you can manage your personal tax matters.

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom)

Traficom’s provides information on obtaining a driving licence as well as on vehicle taxation, registration and inspections.

Enforcement Authority (Ulosotto)

Information provided by the enforcement authorities includes details about their activities and responsibilities. Here you can find material on payment reminders, seizure of assets and debt‑related matters.

Guarantee Foundation (Takuusäätiö)

The Guarantee Foundation is a nationwide social sector organisation that supports people in managing their everyday finances and dealing with debt.

Financial and debt counselling

Financial and debt counsellors can help you if you concerned about your financial situation. You can receive advice on everyday financial matters, such as budgeting and managing debt.