Thread: Kela Unemployment Benefits

You will have too give more infomation than that, are you from the EU ,are you unemployed because they kicked you out or did you get kick out?
You are posting too fast!
Unemployment benefits are for citizens who are

* between 18 and 64 years of age
* unemployed and registered at an Employment Agency
* looking for full-time employment
* able to work and available to enter the labour market
* unable to find work or education

If you become unemployed, register at the Employment Agency on your first day of unemployment at the latest. You should also register immediately when you graduate or complete a period of subsidised employment. Bring along all your references from previous employers and all your qualifications. If you do not have a certain certificate that is required, you can disclose it later. Also, remember to take along a passport that includes your residence permit. Officials at the Employment Agency will be able to give you further advice. The advisers will discuss your situation with you and tell you what kind of unemployment benefit you are entitled to. The adviser will also check all your qualifications and other documents and give you instructions on what to do next.

After you have visited the Employment Agency, send an application for unemployment allowance to a Kela office. If you are a member of an unemployment fund, send an application to the fund as well. Include all necessary documents.

If you take up studying or a job or if want to travel while you are unemployed, inform your Employment Agency. They will be able to give you information on how this will affect your unemployment benefit. You are entitled to travel abroad for a maximum of six working days during the time you are unemployed. If your journey exceeds six working days, you shall not be entitled to any unemployment benefit for the entire period you are abroad. You must notify your Employment Agency in advance of any holiday you are intending to take.

More detailed information on unemployment benefit is available at mol.fi. See also the Kela website for information in English.information

The last time when I went to the labour office I was told to attend an intensive Finnish Course. In most cases this is a requirement to get those benefits.