What is Peruspäiväraha unemployment benefit in Finland?

Peruspäiväraha (basic unemployment allowance) is Finland's flat-rate unemployment benefit, administered by Kela (Kansaneläkelaitos). In 2026, it is €37.21/day (approximately €800/month). You must have worked at least 26 weeks in the last 28 months to qualify. For higher earners who are members of an unemployment fund (kassas), Ansiosidonnainen päiväraha (earnings-related allowance) provides up to €1,800/month. Both benefits last up to 500 days (approximately 2 years).

How to apply for housing allowance (Asumistuki) in Finland?

Asumistuki (general housing allowance) is administered by Kela for low-income renters. The benefit covers 80% of eligible housing costs above a minimum threshold. In 2026, the maximum benefit is approximately €600/month in the Helsinki area. Single persons can receive the allowance if income is below approximately €15,000/year. Apply at kela.fi or at a Kela office. Students have a separate student housing allowance (opintotuki asumislisä).

What child benefits exist in Finland?

Finland's Lapsilisä (child benefit) is a universal monthly payment from Kela for each child under 17 years old. In 2026, the amount is €100/month for the first child, rising to €173/month for the fifth and subsequent children. It is not means-tested and is paid automatically once you register the birth. Single parents receive a supplement. Additionally, Äitiysavustus provides a maternity grant (baby box or €170 cash) at birth.

Aides sociales en Europe

Sosiaalietuudet Suomi 2026

Suomella on pohjoismainen (Kela-universaali + ansioturvajärjestelmä) sosiaaliturvajärjestelmä. Tärkeimmät etuudet: Peruspäiväraha/Ansioturva, Toimeentulotuki, Lapsilisä, Asumistuki, Vanhempainpäiväraha. Valuutta: EUR.

€1 800 Ansioturva max

€504 Toimeentulotuki

€173 Lapsilisä/lapsi

Modèle nordique Kela universel

Tarkista oikeuteni Suomessa →

Modèle social : Nordique (Kela universel + cotisations ansioturva). Le Toimeentulotuki est la prestation de dernier recours, administrée par Kela depuis 2017. Les prestations Kela sont accessibles à tous les résidents. Montants 2026.

Sosiaalietuudet — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Määrä (EUR)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
Peruspäiväraha	Chômage	€37.21 / jour (~€800/mois)	Mensuel	Kela	26 sem. travail / 28 mois Chômage involontaire	kela.fi
Ansiosidonnainen päiväraha	Chômage	jusqu'à €1 800 / mois	Mensuel	Työttömyyskassa	Membre kassas 26 sem. travail / 28 mois	kela.fi
Toimeentulotuki	Revenus / Emploi	€504 (seul)	Mensuel	Kela	Résidence FI, revenus très bas Dernier recours	kela.fi
Lapsilisä	Famille	€100–173 / enfant	Mensuel	Kela	Enfant <17 ans Résidence FI	kela.fi
Asumistuki	Logement	jusqu'à €600 (Helsinki)	Mensuel	Kela	Locataire, revenus bas Plafond superficie	kela.fi
Vanhempainpäiväraha	Famille	80% tulosta (min €37/jour)	Mensuel	Kela	Parent, naissance/adoption enfant	kela.fi
Sairauspäiväraha	Santé	70% tulosta (min €37/jour)	Mensuel	Kela	Maladie >9 jours Résidence FI	kela.fi
Opintotuki	Étudiant	jusqu'à €655 / mois	Mensuel	Kela	Études reconnues, résidence FI Revenus bas	kela.fi
Eläketuki	Retraite	€837 / mois	Mensuel	Kela	60–64 ans Chômage longue durée	kela.fi
Vammaistuki	Handicap	€92–422 / mois	Mensuel	Kela	Handicap/maladie chronique Résidence FI	kela.fi

Usein kysytyt kysymykset Suomen sosiaalietuuksista

What is Peruspäiväraha unemployment benefit in Finland?

Peruspäiväraha (basic unemployment allowance) is Finland's flat-rate unemployment benefit, administered by Kela (Kansaneläkelaitos). In 2026, it is €37.21/day (approximately €800/month). You must have worked at least 26 weeks in the last 28 months to qualify.

For higher earners who are members of an unemployment fund (kassas), Ansiosidonnainen päiväraha (earnings-related allowance) provides up to €1,800/month. Both benefits last up to 500 days (approximately 2 years). Apply at kela.fi immediately after becoming unemployed.
How to apply for housing allowance (Asumistuki) in Finland?

Asumistuki (general housing allowance) is administered by Kela for low-income renters. The benefit covers 80% of eligible housing costs above a minimum threshold. In 2026, the maximum benefit is approximately €600/month in the Helsinki area.

Single persons can receive the allowance if income is below approximately €15,000/year. Apply at kela.fi or at a Kela office. Students have a separate student housing allowance (opintotuki asumislisä) administered alongside their study grant.
What child benefits exist in Finland?

Finland's Lapsilisä (child benefit) is a universal monthly payment from Kela for each child under 17 years old. In 2026, the amount is €100/month for the first child, rising to €173/month for the fifth and subsequent children. It is not means-tested and is paid automatically once you register the birth. Single parents receive a supplement.

Additionally, Äitiysavustus provides a maternity grant (baby box or €170 cash) at birth. Vanhempainpäiväraha (parental allowance) covers parental leave at 80% of income for the first portion of leave, with a guaranteed minimum of €37/day.