Centre for Non-Military Service
Organisation
The Centre for Non-Military Service is responsible for implementing non-military service, organising the training of the persons liable for non-military service and for guiding the service locations. The Centre for Non-Military Service, which is located at Lapinjärvi, is a separate unit of the KEHA-keskus.
What services can I get?
Accommodation expenses in civil service placement
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceAlternative civil service placement organisation can apply for compensation for the accommodation of service draftees.Agreement to perform service at the location for non-military service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA commitment regarding the performance of the service is filled in when it is decided to employ a person liable to do non-military serviceAlternative civil service placement
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYour civil service starts with a training period. The training period is followed by a work placement.Applying for non-military service
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceIf conviction-related reasons prevent the performing of military service, you may apply for non-military service. Non-military service is 347 days.Applying for postponement of alternative civil service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can apply for up to three years of postponement of alternative civil service at a time.Becoming a location for non-military service
ServiceNationwidePublic servicePublic authorities/companies, non-profit organisations and religious communities/parishes can become a location for non-military service.Certificate of completion of the civilian service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can request a written proof of completion of the civilian service from the Civilian Service Centre.Changing your placement during service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceOn reasonable grounds, you can request transfer to another placement during alternative civil service.Clearance statement for a passport application
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceWhen applying for a passport, you will need a clearance statement from Civilian Service Centre or the placement organisation.Compensation for travel costs for persons liable for non-military service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe service location can apply for compensation for costs due to journeys for leave.Exemption from alternative civil service for dual nationals
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIf you are a Finnish citizen and also a citizen of another country, you can apply for exemption from alternative civil service.Exemption from non-military service for health reasons
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn peacetime, you can request a temporary or a complete exemption from the non-military service for health reasons.Exemption from supplementary service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can apply for partial or full exemption from supplementary service.Free travel tickets for persons liable for non-military service who are performing the work service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceWhen a person liable for non-military service is entitled to a free journey for leave, the service location can provide them with free travel tickets.Health care services during alternative civil service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Civilian Service Centre operates a health clinic that offers health care services during your training period at the centre.Performing the non-military service abroad
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceService location may order the person liable for non-military service on a journey abroad that lasts longer than 14 days but not longer than 2 monthsReimbursement of unforeseen costs to the civilian service location
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe service location can apply for reimbursement of exceptionally high costs caused by the upkeep of the person liable for non-military service.Request for placement in a training group of the civilian service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou 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.Request for verification of the civilian service register information
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou have a right to check the information that is stored in the civilian service register about you.Service violation report
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceIf a civil service draftee neglects their responsibilities or otherwise violates the service agreement, the placement organisation must make a reportSocial welfare officer services during alternative civil service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Civilian Service Centre has a social welfare officer who can provide you with guidance and advice.Termination of alternative civil service by the placement organisation
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe placement organisation can request termination of civil service on the grounds of the civil service draftee’s health or a criminal matterTransfer from civil service to military service
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIf you want to switch from civil to military service, you can apply for transfer.Transfer to another civilian service position
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can, on proper grounds, request a transfer of the civilian service position during the labour service.
See more service channels by this organization
Centre for Non-Military Service reception
Service locationNationwideThe reception is open 24/7/365.Open 24 hours a day.
kirjaamo.siviilipalvelus@ely-keskus.fi
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 2296962-1
Telephone number
+358 295029500(local/mobile network fee)
Website
The Centre for Non-military Service
www.siviilipalveluskeskus.fi/enOpens in a new window.
Postal address
Latokartanontie 97
07810 Ingermaninkylä