Immigrants
It is natural for us to combine knowledge, languages and cultures. Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland.
Services for immigrants
-
-
Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
-
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.
-
Interpretation and translation services
-
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.
-
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!
-
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
-
Recreation & Sports
Bara Bada Bastu cross country run cup
23.4.2025
– 12.10.2025
different places in Vörå
Topical
News
29.7.2025
Construction of the Paperisilta Bridge in Onkilahti begins – bridge to close during works
The construction of the new Paperisilta Bridge in Onkilahti will begin on 4.8.2025. During the construction period, the bridge will be completely closed, and...
29.7.2025
Lifti’s winter timetable will take effect on 4 August 2025
The winter timetable for Lifti, the public transport service for Vaasa and Mustasaari, will take effect on Monday 4 August 2025 and remain in force until 31 May...
28.7.2025
Give your opinion and respond to the public transport customer survey!
Residents' opinions on the performance of Vaasa and Mustasaari's joint public transport, Lifti, are being collected again through a yearly customer survey. The...
28.7.2025
Library evening – for first graders and their guardians
Come to the library evening for first graders and get your own library card.
