Are you going abroad?
- Can you get Kela benefits?
When you go outside Finland, we will determine whether you can get benefits during your stay abroad. We have compiled information on the most common situations in which you may be going abroad.
Select the situation that concerns you and check whether you can get benefits and medical care. - Notify Kela if you are going abroad
Notify us that you are going abroad if you get benefits from Kela or if you have a European Health Insurance Card.
File a notification in the OmaKela e-service (in Finnish and Swedish) or on the form Moving from Finland or employment abroad Y 38e (PDF). - Also notify the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of your move abroad
Go to the website of Digital and Population Data Services Agency (dvv.fi).
What else is going on in your life?
What to do if you become ill abroad?
Learn more about the type of medical care you can get in other countries.
Can you get a European Health Insurance Card?
You can get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) granted by Kela if you are covered for health insurance in Finland or if Finland is responsible for your medical care costs.
Current topics
Do you know your rights to healthcare in the EU area?
Information about using health services in Finland and abroad.
Read more (EU-healthcare.fi)