Service in other languages
Kela offers customer service in Finnish, Swedish, English and Sami. In addition, you can manage your affairs with the assistance of an interpreter.
Most Kela service points offer instant interpretation, with no appointment needed. Kela’s customer service specialists can contact an interpreter immediately by phone or on a tablet computer. Instant interpretation is most useful in brief customer service interactions.
If needed, the customer service specialist can also set up a phone appointment for you which will be joined by an interpreter. The need for an interpreter is always evaluated on a case-by-case basis. You cannot book an interpreter yourself. You won’t be charged for interpreter service.
Call Kela’s customer service number if you need an interpreter.
Kela's OmaKela e-service is available in Finnish and Swedish.
The war in Ukraine and how it affects the benefits available from Kela
Are persons arriving in Finland from Ukraine eligible for social security coverage in Finland and for Kela benefits? How do the sanctions imposed on Russia affect Kela benefits?
Answers to frequently asked questions are available in Finnish, Swedish, English, Ukrainian and Russian.
InfoFinland – Your guide for living in Finland
InfoFinland is your source of information for moving and living in Finland. Check our tips on permits, jobs, housing and education & find local contact information.
Read more (InfoFinland.fi)Brochures in other languages
All of Kela’s brochures are available in Finnish and Swedish, many also in English. Click the menu below to look up brochures available in other languages.
Note that some of the brochures are available as PDF files only.
- (PDF) التصرُّف بالنيابة عن شخص آخر: كيفية استكمال نموذج توكيل
Acting on behalf of another person: How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - (PDF) هكذا تقوم برعاية األمور المتعلقة بكيال في البيت
How to take care of Kela matters at home (PDF) - Rehabilition services from Kela (video, 3 minutes, youtube.com)
- InfoFinland (infofinland.fi)
- (PDF) أهلاً وسهلاً بكم في فنلندا
Welcome to Finland (PDF).
- (pdf) اقدام به نمایندگی از یک شخص دیگر: نحوۀ تکمیل یک فورمۀ وکالت خط
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF).
- (pdf) مامەڵەکردن لە سەر ناوی کەسێکی ترەوە: چۆنیەتی تەواوکردنی فۆرمی بریکارنامە
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Rehabilitation services from Kela (video, 3 minutes, youtube.com).
- (pdf) اقدام کردن به نمایندگی از فرد دیگر: نحوۀ پر کردن فرم وکالتنامه
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Rehabilitation services from Kela (video in Farsi, 3 minutes, youtube.com)
- (PDF) به فنلاند خوش آمدید
Welcome to Finland (PDF).
- Marka qof kale aad ka wakiil ahaan danihiisa u dhammaynayso – Hagis ku saabsan sida loo buuxiyo foomka warqadda wakiilashada (PDF)
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Saan ayaad arimahaada Kela guriga ugu xalisaneysaa (PDF)
- How to handle Kela matters from home (PDF)
- Dhaqancelinta adeegyada ka imaanayo Kela
Rehabilitation services from Kela (video in Somali, 3 minutes, youtube.com) - Ku soo dhowow Finland (PDF)
Welcome to Finland (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland, PDF).
- การทำหน้าที่แทนบุคคลอื่น: วิธีการกรอกแบบฟอร์มมอบอำนาจ (pdf)
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF)
- Ведення справ від імені іншої особи – Інструкція із заповнення форми довіреності (PDF)
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Ласкаво просимо у Фінляндію (PDF)
- Welcome to Finland (PDF).
- Asjaajamine teise isiku nimel – Volikirja täitmise juhend (PDF)
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Kelaga suhtlemine kodust (PDF)
How to handle Kela matters from home (PDF) - Kela rehabilitatsiooniteenused
Rehabilition services from Kela (video in Estonian, 3 minutes, youtube.com) - InfoFinland (infofinland.fi)
- Tere tulemast Soome (PDF)
Welcome to Finland (PDF).
- Как решать вопросы KELA, не выходя из дома (PDF)
How to handle Kela matters from home (PDF) - Решать вопросы за другого человека – Как заполнять форму доверенности (PDF)
Acting on behalf of another person – How to complete a power of attorney form (PDF) - Услуги реалибитации от Kela
Rehabilition services from Kela (video in Russian, 3 minutes, youtube.com) - InfoFinland (infofinland.fi)
- Добро пожаловать в Финляндию (PDF)
Welcome to Finland (PDF).