From the beginning of 2026, Finnish government will stop paying for foreigners living in this country less than three years, benefits for children. About this report Yle.
According to the portal, the innovation will affect about 2.3 thousand people, including Russian, Ukraine and Iraqi citizens. The main condition for children's benefits from the beginning of 2026 for foreigners will live in Finland, European Union or countries of the European Economic Zone for at least three years. Helsinki believes that changes will save about 10.9 million euros by 2029.
Currently, the number of benefits for children in Finland is 377.68 euros per month. In March, only in 2025, 26.6 thousand families received it.