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
FYRRYKYRÖÖN PLÄKKYRIT -perinneammatin juurilta nykypäivään
3.10.2025
– 8.1.2026
Taide- ja kulttuurikeskus Kalevan Navetta Nyykoolinkatu 25, 60100 Seinäjoki
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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
Topical
News
29.12.2025
Nominate the Vaasa Cultural Achievement of 2025 in January
The City of Vaasa presents the Vaasa Cultural Achievement of the Year Award in early 2026. Residents can nominate candidates until 31 January 2026.
23.12.2025
Lifti now accepts Epassi as a payment method
The Epassi commuter benefit can now be used to buy Lifti season tickets and top up travel cards in the Waltti online store. From the start of 2026, Epassi will...
22.12.2025
School registration opens up 19.1.2026
The registration for the first grade in the basic education as well as the registration for the morning and afternoon care begins on 19.1 2026. Both are done...
22.12.2025
Legislative amendments to the jobseeker's service process and employment services at the turn of the year
At the turn of the year, legislative amendments will be introduced to employment services, affecting jobseeker service processes and employment services. The...
