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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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
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Literature
Silent Book Club Vähänkyrön kirjastossa
27.1.2026
– 1.12.2026
Vähänkyrön kirjasto, Porinmäenkuja 1, Vaasa.
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Recreation & Sports
Sunday walk 5 km
1.2.2026
– 17.1.2027
Hovioikeudenpuistikko 15a, 65100 Vaasa, Suomi
Topical
News
28.8.2026
The Puddle programme is now ready: magic, adventures, music, and octopuses await
The Puddle Children’s Culture Weeks, organised by the City of Vaasa’s Culture and Library Services, will once again offer a wide range of fun activities and...
28.8.2026
Hundreds of children can once again enjoy free hobbies at schools
Pupils in Vaasa will once again be able to take part in a wide range of free hobbies during the 2026–2027 academic year. Registration for hobbies and hobby...
25.8.2026
Excavation work at the junction of Vaasanpuistikko and Raastuvankatu from 7 September – 5 October
Traffic light cabling works are being carried out at the junction of Vaasanpuistikko and Raastuvankatu between 7 September and 5 October 2026. The works may...
24.8.2026
The 2026–27 academic year of the Alma Adult Education Centre will begin on 7 September 2026
The 2026–27 academic year of the Alma Adult Education Centre in Vaasa will begin on 7 September 2026. Course enrolment is open, and in addition to autumn 2026...
