Liikkuvuusavustus – mobility allowance for unemployed people taking a distant job
Finland pays you for up to two months when you move across the country for a new job.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:02 UTC
Summary
Kela or your unemployment fund pays a taxable daily allowance (equal to the basic unemployment allowance, e.g. €37.21/day) for 30–60 days to people on unemployment benefit who take a job of 2+ months with a 3-hour+ daily commute, or who move to take it.
Dream spread
Finland pays you for up to two months when you move across the country for a new job.
Relocation reality check
Only for people already receiving Finnish unemployment benefit, so not for new arrivals from abroad; paid max 5 days a week and must be claimed within 3 months.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Residence in Finland required
The program expects you to live in, or hold residence in, Finland — check on the official source whether that must be…
Check: Local job required
The program expects a job with an employer in Finland — it is not a remote-work route.
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Eligibility
Recipients of Finnish basic or earnings-related unemployment benefit who accept full-time work (≥2 months) with ≥3 h round-trip commute (2 h part-time) or move closer to it.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Residence in Finland required
CautionThe program expects you to live in, or hold residence in, Finland — check on the official source whether that must be in place before you apply.
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in Finland — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 1–2 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Taxable income.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“samansuuruinen kuin yleistuen perusmäärä”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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