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
Console Gaming Event at Palosaari Library
30.7.2025
– 5.8.2026
Palosaari Library, Pikitehtaankatu 19-23, Vaasa.
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Kiinnostaako kävelyryhmä omalla asuinalueella?
28.8.2025
– 25.8.2026
Vuorikodin kabinetti, Vuorikatu 4
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Museums & Folklore
Kristinestad Maritime Museum open
6.9.2025
– 14.8.2026
Salutorget 1 (Market Square) and Strandgatan 62 (600 m south)
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Museums & Folklore
DesignbyKatrina Textilkonst
23.12.2025
– 27.8.2026
Rantalinna, Strandgatan 13V, Vasa
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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
Topical
News
17.7.2026
Vaasa’s beaches met all quality standards
The latest water samples have been taken on 13 July 2026 from 11 public beaches: Ahvensaari, Hietasaari, Kustaanlinna, Mansikkasaari, Strömsö, Isolahti,...
2.7.2026
Lifti lines 4 and 44 will run on a diversion route along Strömberginkatu
Strömbergin puistotie will be closed until further notice due to district heating works. Lifti lines 4 and 44 will divert around the closed section via...
30.6.2026
Share your opinion on the city’s communication and marketing
Where do you get information about Vaasa? What do you think of Vaasa’s image? Through a communication and marketing survey aimed at residents, we’re now...
