Immigrants
It is natural for us to combine knowledge, languages and cultures. Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland.
Services for immigrants
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Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
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Support for Integration
Integration Services support you when you begin your life in Finland. We help with everyday matters, official services and navigating Finnish society. We offer advice, guidance and services that promote integration for individuals and groups. Our goal is to help you get a good start in your new home country.
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Interpretation and translation services
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Library services for immigrants
Library is a place where everyone is welcome. In the library, you can spend time and meet friends. You can also read and borrow books. It does not cost anything to use the library.
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Meeting places
Would you like to get to know your neighbours? Are you looking for new friends? Do you sometimes feel lonely? Here are some examples of places where you can go to meet other people and spend time in good company!
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Welcome Office - Information and guidance for newcomers
Are you new in Finland? Welcome Office provides basic information in several languages on matters such as immigration, public services, integration, the Finnish society, language courses, working life and leisure activities. We provide general guidance and give advise on how you can settle in Vaasa on a step by step basis.
Events
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Music
Joulurauhan julistus 24.12 2026 klo 12:00 Ulrika Eleonora kirkossa
24.12.2025
– 24.12.2026
Ulrika Eleonoran tie 2 A 64100 Kristiinankaupunki
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Syömishäiriö läheisten vertaisryhmä
8.1.2026
– 2.12.2026
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, 65100 Vaasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äidit-keskusteluryhmä
13.1.2026
– 12.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äijä-kahvila mielenterveysomaisille
14.1.2026
– 13.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaa ry:n tiloissa, Kirkkopuistikko 31
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Suomenkielinen keskusteluryhmä
21.1.2026
– 20.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaan toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
Topical
News
23.10.2026
Young talents take stage at the Vaasa City Orchestra’s Opera Evening
Supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and started in August 2025, the Mirjam Helin Academy offers additional training for young singers in Finland. These...
23.10.2026
Student, have you tried Lifti yet? You get a discount on bus tickets!
Students get a discount on single tickets and travel passes for Lifti public transport services. You can buy discounted tickets after verifying your student...
22.10.2026
The winter swimming site at the Inner Harbour opens on 6 November
The popular winter swimming site in Vaasa's Inner Harbour will reopen on 6 November 2026. Open to everyone and free of charge, the winter swimming site is open...
22.10.2026
The new outdoor classroom in Onkilahti offers a natural setting for learning and meetings
An accessible outdoor classroom has opened in Onkilahti. It can be used for a range of purposes, including lessons for school groups or meetings. The outdoor...
