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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Integration services
We provide guidance and counselling for individuals and families granted international protection and those who have got a positive decision to the asylum application. Our services include individual and group counselling. The guidance and counselling continues until the so called calculated compensation period comes to an end.
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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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Auctions & Market Days
Kristiinankaupungin kevätmarkkinat 18.04 - 19.04 2026
13.4.2025
– 19.4.2026
Kristiinankaupungin Kauppatori ja Raatihuoneenpuisto.
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Museums & Folklore
The Art Collector Viktor Sund
3.6.2025
– 30.12.2025
The Malm House, Storgatan 2, Jakobstad
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Samtalsgrupp online för anhöriga
10.6.2025
– 3.12.2025
Online event
Online event
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Kamratstödsträffar i Jakobstad för föräldrar
23.6.2025
– 8.12.2025
Psykosociala förbundets utrymmen i Jakobstad
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Sahaja Yoga meditation center
6.8.2025
– 29.11.2025
Laivakatu 13 C, 65100 Vaasa
Topical
News
18.11.2025
Families no longer need to apply for a pre-primary place – the decision will be sent automatically
Vaasa no longer requires a separate registration for pre-primary education. Families of children starting pre-primary education in August will automatically...
17.11.2025
Christmas in the Carpathians show is a celebration of unique Ukrainian music and dance
The internationally touring Ukrainian dance and music group Hutsulia will perform at Vaasa City Hall at 18.00 on 28 November 2025. The show offers the people of...
17.11.2025
Kartturi steps in when a young person is at risk of falling through the cracks of support services
The goal of Kartturi, a Vaasa-based youth workshop, is to help young people stay on track in life. Kartturi’s target group are young people who are going...
14.11.2025
Water quality improved at two beaches – stormwater may be a source of bacteria
The City of Vaasa’s efforts to improve the bathing water quality at local beaches are reflected in the latest test results. According to the annual report by...
