Military and non-military service for men, services

If you want to switch from civil to military service, you can apply for transfer.

In case you must have either your assigned service starting time or brigade-level unit changed for a compelling reason, please apply for this online.

If conviction-related reasons prevent the performing of military service, you may apply for non-military service. Non-military service is 347 days.

You can apply for up to three years of postponement of alternative civil service at a time.

You can send a request in Omasivari for placement in a training group to notify when you would like start to carry out the civilian service.

You can apply for partial or full exemption from supplementary service.

In peacetime, you can request a temporary or a complete exemption from the non-military service for health reasons.

The Civilian Service Centre operates a health clinic that offers health care services during your training period at the centre.

The Civilian Service Centre has a social welfare officer who can provide you with guidance and advice.

If you are a Finnish citizen and also a citizen of another country, you can apply for exemption from alternative civil service.