Call Kela

Open weekdays 9–15. 

  • On Maundy Thursday, April 1, we are open 9–13.

Standard local/mobile network rate, international rate as applicable.

If calling from outside Finland, first dial +358 followed by the telephone number of your choice without the first zero. E.g., Health and pensions, +358 20 634 2650.

You can also call our phone services in Finnish, Swedish and Sámi.

Families, students, unemployed and housing 020 634 2550

  • military or civil service
  • families with children
  • housing
  • social assistance
  • students
  • temporary financial assistance due to an epidemic outbreak
  • unemployed

Health and pensions 020 634 2650

  • death of a family member
  • disability
  • European Health Insurance Card
  • Kela card
  • pensioners
  • rehabilitation
  • sickness

International situations 020 634 0200

  • open weekdays 10−15
  • social security when moving to or from Finland
  • other international situations