Military and non-military service for men, services

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Your civil service starts with a training period. The training period is followed by a work placement.

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