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Average processing times

Please note that all displayed times are averages

The processing time displayed on the page is an average for the last seven days calculated on the basis of the time needed to process complete applications. Some applications will be processed faster than the average while others will take longer.

 A longer-than-average processing time is often due to the application missing relevant information or documents which is requested from the applicant. The processing of the application can also take longer if Kela has to wait for information related to the processing of the application from abroad. Also, applications may take longer to process if a large number of applications are received over a short period of time.

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Application processing times

Information on processing times is currently unavailable

Due to a technical problem, you cannot currently use this page to check application processing times. We are working to solve the problem as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

You can check the status of your own applications in the OmaKela e-service (available in Finnish and Swedish). More general information on application processing times is available on the page for the target times for processing benefit applications.

Please note that Kela is currently taking longer than usual to process applications for student financial aid and the housing supplement for students due to recent changes in the housing benefits available for students. You may have to wait longer than usual to get a decision on your application. We are currently processing applications that arrived at Kela between 23 June and 3 August 2025.

Last modified 15/8/2025