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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Support for Integration
Integration Services support you when you begin your life in Finland. We help with everyday matters, official services and navigating Finnish society. We offer advice, guidance and services that promote integration for individuals and groups. Our goal is to help you get a good start in your new home country.
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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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Music
Joulurauhan julistus 24.12 2026 klo 12:00 Ulrika Eleonora kirkossa
24.12.2025
– 24.12.2026
Ulrika Eleonoran tie 2 A 64100 Kristiinankaupunki
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Syömishäiriö läheisten vertaisryhmä
8.1.2026
– 2.12.2026
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, 65100 Vaasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äidit-keskusteluryhmä
13.1.2026
– 12.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äijä-kahvila mielenterveysomaisille
14.1.2026
– 13.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaa ry:n tiloissa, Kirkkopuistikko 31
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Suomenkielinen keskusteluryhmä
21.1.2026
– 20.1.2027
FinFami Pohjanmaan toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
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Literature
Silent Book Club Vähänkyrön kirjastossa
27.1.2026
– 1.12.2026
Vähänkyrön kirjasto, Porinmäenkuja 1, Vaasa.
Topical
News
30.9.2026
New street and parking area to open in Hietalahti on Thursday 1 October
A new street, Pelikatu, and a new parking area will open near the Hietalahti sports halls, improving access to the area. The new street will also provide a...
30.9.2026
Vaasa builds energy literacy from school age – making kilowatts tangible through hands-on learning
Vaasa’s goal of becoming a model city for carbon-neutral energy solutions requires not only technological development, but also a strong understanding of...
28.9.2026
Street lighting upgrade under way in central Vaasa – affecting on-street parking
Street lighting upgrade work will take place on Kirkkopuistikko and Hovioikeudenpuistikko from 28 September to 9 October 2026. The existing street lights will...
28.9.2026
Building Vaasa’s RDI Competitiveness Compass
Vaasa’s strong energy and technology expertise provides a foundation for international cooperation and business growth. The Vaasa RDI Competitiveness Compass...
