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
Topical
News
20.10.2025
Two-way traffic resumes on Pitkäkatu
The closed lane on Pitkäkatu between Hietasaarenkatu and Hovioikeudenpuistikko was reopened on Wednesday 15 October. Vehicle traffic now flows in both...
17.10.2025
The Korkeamäki junction bridge will be temporarily closed on 22 October – expect changes to bus routes
The Korkeamäki junction bridge on Hirventie will be closed on Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 8–16 for a condition inspection.
16.10.2025
No passage through the Paperisilta Bridge construction site
The temporary pathway alongside the Paperisilta Bridge (Putusilta), which provides access to the construction site, will be removed on Monday, 20 October. After...
15.10.2025
A gentle and creative way to face fears – a Monster workshop for children on 25 October at Tikanoja Art Museum
The worlds of children and young people take centre stage in Tikanoja Art Museum’s new illustration exhibition, which includes a Monster workshop for for...
