Reception Allowance Guidance

The reception centre provides advice and guidance on applying for a reception allowance. Clients apply for the allowance at the reception centre where they are registered. A non-urgent decision is made 7 days after submitting the application.

For a single person or single parent, the reception allowance is €348.5 in 2023.

When granting the reception allowance, the income and assets of the client seeking the allowance and their family are taken into account in accordance with the law on income support. Income and assets are considered when granting the reception allowance to cover basic expenses and health care expenses that are more than minimal.

Read more on the Finnish Immigration Service’s website.