Registration instructions for citizens of EU and EEA countries
If you are a citizen of another EU or ETA country and you have online banking codes, a mobile certificate or a smart ID card, you can start your job search in the E-services.
If you cannot access the E-services, please register following these instructions:
Registration instructions if you cannot access the E-services
Go through all stages carefully in order to start your job search
- Registering as an unemployed jobseeker involves several stages. Go through all the stages carefully to keep your job search valid. If your job search is interrupted, your entitlement to unemployment benefits ends.
- Based on your registration, the TE Office will issue a labour policy statement on whether you are entitled to an unemployment benefit.
- Register as a jobseeker no later than on your first day of unemployment. You can also register before the period of unemployment or lay-off begins.
- You can also register after the start of your unemployment or lay-off. However, please note that you can only receive unemployment benefits starting no earlier than the date of registration.
- Note! On a temporary basis, entrepreneurs can also register as jobseekers and apply for labour market subsidy due to a sudden decrease in demand caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
1. Log in to E-services for personal customers.
Log in to our online services using your online banking codes, a mobile certificate or a smart ID.
Oma asiointi E-services (Currently available only in Finnish and Swedish)
2. Fill in the requested information carefully
Check that your contact information is up to date. It is important that the TE Office can contact you if necessary.
Report any changes that you are aware of, such as employment relationships or studies beginning in the following three months. However, report only changes that are fully confirmed.
Enter your work history. Please complete the employment end dates and reasons. Also mention your previous or current entrepreneurial activities in your work history. Incomplete information may need to be checked by means of a clarification request or by telephone, which will prolong the processing of your case.
Complete your education history and study completion dates. You must also report incomplete studies for which you do not have a diploma or a notice of discontinuation of studies. Please note that after registration, you will no longer be able to change the work history or education information you have provided.
Remember to also report working as a family caregiver or being self-employed (such as freelance work). If necessary, use the Additional information field.
Please note that you must be prepared to apply for and receive full-time employment corresponding to your working ability in order to receive an unemployment benefit or integration services, such as free Finnish or Swedish language training provided by the TE Office.
Integration training for immigrants
You must indicate from which agency you apply for the unemployment benefit. If you are a member of an unemployment fund and the employment condition is met, you apply for a benefit from your fund. Otherwise, the benefit is paid by Kela. The TE Office issues a labour policy statement to the payer regarding your right to unemployment benefit.
Funds' contact information (tyj.fi)
Unemployment benefit from Kela? (kela.fi)
After submitting the registration, you will receive an acknowledgement of reception that will include the information you submitted, the period for which your job search is valid and instructions on how to proceed. Read it carefully.
If necessary, our service specialists will provide you with instructions in the E-services chat.
3. The TE Office will contact you
The TE Office will contact you to prepare a service needs assessment and an employment plan. You will be contacted by telephone or letter. Please keep your contact details up to date in the E-services. A service needs assessment and employment plan can be made with you either by telephone or at the TE Office.
Expert services for your needs
4. Apply for unemployment benefit from the payer
If you are about to become unemployed or laid off, or your employment is reduced to a shortened work week, read more on the following page:
If you are a member of an unemployment fund and your employment condition is met, apply for unemployment benefit from the fund of which you are a member. Otherwise, apply for unemployment benefit from Kela. The TE Services will notify them of your entitlement to unemployment benefit.
What should I do to apply for unemployment benefit?
Note the following
- We try to process your registration within 14 days.
- You do not need to send attachments. If required, we will request any attachments such as diplomas and certificates of employment.
- If your employment relationship has ended during a trial period or at your own request, or if you have been dismissed, the TE Office will submit a clarification request to you. You will receive the information in the E-services and by post or text message.
- If necessary, the TE Office will request additional information on your studies or entrepreneurship by means of a clarification request. You will receive the information in the E-services and by post or text message.
- To speed up the processing, respond to any requests for information in the E-services. The response time is 14 days. The clarification request will be processed within 30 days of your response.
- You can monitor the progress of your situation in the E-services. You will also find your statement there when it is ready.
- If necessary, contact the TE Office via E-services. Registrations will be processed in the order of arrival, so a request to contact you will not speed up your processing.
Registration instructions for persons who cannot register in the e-services
If you do not have online banking codes, a mobile certificate or a smart ID card, you can register using an online form, by phone or at a local TE Office.
- Based on your registration, the TE Office will issue a labour policy statement on whether you are entitled to an unemployment benefit.
- Register as a jobseeker no later than on your first day of unemployment. You can also register before the period of unemployment or lay-off begins.
- You can also register after the start of your unemployment or lay-off. However, please note that you can only receive unemployment benefits starting no earlier than the date of registration.
- Note! On a temporary basis, entrepreneurs can also register as jobseekers and apply for labour market subsidy due to a sudden decrease in demand caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
1. Registration options
If you cannot log into E-services, you can still register online using the following registration form:
(Note! The form does not work in Internet Explorer)
If you are unable to fill out the form but have previously been a customer of the TE Office, you can also register in the telephone service
Telephone service for personal customers
If you are a new jobseeker and you do not have the opportunity to complete the online form, visit the TE Office in person. Take a valid identity card with you.
TE services for personal customers in the corona situation
2. The TE Office will contact you
TE Office will contact you to prepare a service needs assessment and an employment plan. You will be contacted by telephone or letter. A service needs assessment and employment plan can be made with you either by telephone or at the TE Office.
Expert services for your needs
3. Apply for unemployment benefit from the payer
If you are about to become unemployed or laid off, or your employment is reduced to a shortened work week, read more on the following page:
If you are a member of an unemployment fund and your employment condition is met, apply for unemployment benefit from the fund of which you are a member. Otherwise, apply for unemployment benefit from Kela. The TE Services will notify them of your entitlement to unemployment benefit.
What should I do to apply for unemployment benefit?
Note the following
- We try to process your registration within 14 days.
- You do not need to send attachments. If required, we will request any attachments such as diplomas and certificates of employment.
- If your employment relationship has ended during a trial period or at your own request, or if you have been dismissed, the TE Office will submit a clarification request to you. You will receive the information by post.
- If necessary, the TE Office will request additional information on your studies or entrepreneurship by means of a clarification request. You will receive the information by post.
- Respond to any requests for information in writing. The response time is 14 days. The clarification request will be processed within 30 days of your response.
