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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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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Literature
Yhteinen tuokio runojen äärellä
21.10.2025
– 27.1.2026
Palosaaren kirjasto, Pikitehtaankatu 19-23, Vaasa
Topical
News
19.1.2026
The auction for ice cream sales spots is now underway
Vaasa’s ice cream sales locations for summer 2026 are now up for auction on huutokaupat.com. This year, a new sales location has been added at Kasarmintori.
15.1.2026
The Vaasa Choir Festival returns this spring for the 32nd time – choir registration is open until the end of January
The Vaasa Choir Festival will bring choral music to Vaasa from 14 to 17 May 2026. The main performers of the four-day festival include, among others, the a...
15.1.2026
Law change affects veterinary service prices
The national Veterinary Care Act changed at the start of 2026, leading to higher prices for municipal veterinary services.
14.1.2026
Järvikatu remains closed until 31 January
Järvikatu will remain closed between Pitkäkatu and Kirkkopuistikko until the end of January. A section of Järvikatu has been closed since autumn due to the...
