A victim may be paid advance compensation on application if the compensation decision at the State Treasury should take longer than usual due to no fault of the applicant and if the victim is entitled to substantial compensation. Advance compensation can only be paid after the application has been pending for at least four months.
Advance compensation can only be paid if:
- the decision is delayed due to reasons beyond the applicant’s control
- the applicant is manifestly entitled to compensation
- the amount of compensation is significant, and
- the application has been pending at the State Treasury for at least four months.
All conditions must be met for advance compensation to be granted.
For information on how to apply for advance compensation, please contact our customer service from Mon-Fri 9-12 tel. 0295 50 2736 or by e-mail at rikosvahingot(at)valtiokonttori.fi.
You can apply for advance compensation electronically by filling in the notification of additional information >