Persons without a valid residence permit no longer qualify for residence-based Kela benefits as of 1 April 2026

Persons Without a Valid Residence Permit No Longer Qualify for Residence-Based Kela Benefits as of April 1, 2026

Posted by Kela/FPA on April 01, 2026

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Persons who do not have a valid residence permit no longer qualify for residence-based Kela benefits starting from 1 April 2026. The right to residence-based benefits ends immediately when a negative decision is issued on a residence permit even if the decision is appealed.

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Persons without a valid residence permit no longer qualify for residence-based Kela benefits starting from April 1, 2026. The right ends immediately when a negative decision is issued on a residence permit, even if appealed.

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