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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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Tiimi toimimaan – Työyhteisön hyvinvointi ja erilaisuuden johtaminen
9.10.2025
– 28.5.2026
Online event
Online event
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
How can I use digital tools for learning - Drop in guidance!
4.11.2025
– 2.6.2026
Datero grouproom, Kirjastonkatu 14, entrance from Kirjastonkuja
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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
Kamratstödsträffar i Jakobstad för föräldrar
12.1.2026
– 22.6.2026
Psykosociala förbundets utrymmen i Jakobstad
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äidit-keskusteluryhmä
13.1.2026
– 2.6.2026
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
Topical
News
21.5.2026
Residents’ satisfaction with municipal infrastructure services to be surveyed
At the end of May, 2,000 Vaasa residents will receive a survey by post covering topics such as the upkeep of streets and parks and the quality of waste...
21.5.2026
Join the City of Vaasa’s photo shoots as a model!
We want Vaasa to look like itself across all channels – including through you!
20.5.2026
The Welcome Office’s Ask & Connect online sessions support newcomers to Vaasa
This spring, the City of Vaasa’s Welcome Office has launched Ask & Connect online sessions that offer newcomers to Vaasa and local residents easy access...
19.5.2026
Take the cycling survey and help develop Vaasa as a cycling-friendly city!
Vaasa is investing in improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists by building new paths and repairing existing ones. Winter maintenance of paths and roads...
