Finland Temporary protection
Finland
Telefoncode
+358
Sprache
Finnish, Swedish
Währung
Euro
Autoverkehr
Rechtsverkehr
Covid
There are no COVID restrictions
Insurance policy
Insurance policy recommended
Telefoncode
+358
Sprache
Finnish, Swedish
Währung
Euro
Autoverkehr
Rechtsverkehr
Covid
There are no COVID restrictions
Insurance policy
Insurance policy recommended
Will I get a residence permit if I have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection?
Obtaining a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection in Finland opens up the possibility to apply for permanent residence in the municipality of residence. This procedure is carried out through the Agency for Digital Information and Population Records (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto). You can apply for permanent residence if:
1. You have lived in Finland for one year with a temporary protection permit.
2. Before one year of residence, if you have a temporary residence permit based on temporary protection issued for at least one year and you meet one of the following requirements:
- You have an employment relationship lasting at least 2 years.
- You have a place of study with a minimum period of 2 years.
- You entered Finland with a biometric passport of a citizen of Ukraine before applying for temporary protection.
In addition, if you have a family member already residing in Finland, you are also eligible to apply for permanent residence after applying for temporary protection.
More information can be found here.
How do I apply for a residence permit (permanent residence)?
1. Submitting the application: You have to apply via the official website of the Agency for Digital Information and Population Records. This allows you to register your permanent residence in the municipality.
2. Receiving a notification: Upon successful submission of the application, the Agency will notify you of the registration of your municipality of residence.
3. Informing the refugee reception center: After receiving the confirmation, you need to inform your refugee reception center where you were staying.
Once you have a permanent residence permit, you will have access to a wider range of services provided at the municipality level, including medical care, social services, education, etc. This level of services is significantly more extensive than those available in refugee reception centers.
More detailed information on the differences between the services of a refugee reception center and a municipality of permanent residence, as well as on the procedure for applying for permanent residence, can be found in a special brochure created by the Finnish authorities.
Can I work and study with a temporary residence permit?
Yes, you have the right to work and study after registering your application for temporary protection with the police or the Border Guard Service. You will receive a certificate confirming this right and will be able to work in any field. If the certificate was not issued at the time of registration, you can request it by email by sending a certificate request to: [email protected].
Can I receive financial assistance?
Yes, you can apply for financial assistance at a refugee reception center. The amount of assistance depends on the availability of other income and funds. The allowance is paid to a prepaid card or to a Finnish bank account.
Can I receive financial assistance after obtaining a permanent residence permit?
Once you have obtained permanent residence in the municipality of your residence, you can no longer receive reception assistance. If you need help, you can contact Kela for assistance.
What healthcare rights do I have under temporary protection?
The reception center provides the necessary medical care. Minors are entitled to medical care from the moment they submit their application, and adults are entitled to emergency care until they receive a temporary protection permit. After that, you are entitled to the same health care as permanent residents of Finland.
What should I do if my passport expires?
No earlier than 3 months before the expiration of your biometric passport for traveling abroad, you should apply to the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland for its extension. For details, please call: +358-92-28-90-072 and +358-92-28-90-071.
What should I do if I have a child with me without a passport?
You need to contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland in order to add the child's data to the passport(s) of the parents/legal representative of the child. For details, please call: +358-92-28-90-072 and +358-92-28-90-071.
How to cross the border with pets?
Finland has temporarily simplified the requirements for pets brought by Ukrainian citizens. Detailed instructions for crossing the border with pets are published on the website of the Finnish Food Safety Authority.
You can temporarily return to Ukraine if you have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection. There are no restrictions on the duration of the visit.
If you are going to leave Finland but intend to return soon, you need to inform the reception center of your travel intentions.
Send them the following information:
- when you intend to leave Finland and how long you intend to stay outside of Finland;
- the date of your return to Finland, if known.
Include it in your application:
- your first and last name;
- your number issued by the Finnish Immigration Service.
Send your application to your own admission center. You can find the contact information of the admissions officers at the link.
! Please note that traveling abroad may affect your eligibility for reception assistance. If you are applying for reception assistance and you are going to travel outside of Finland, please inform the reception center about your trip.
! Please note that if you have also applied for asylum and left Finland, even for a short time, the Finnish Immigration Service will issue a decision on the expiration of your asylum application.