E-services

In E-services, you will find the City of Vaasa’s digital service channels by subject area. In E-services, you can, among other things:

Fill out and send an application
Reserve facilities and materials
Apply for a permit or make a report
Give feedback on city services

Help with services

Are you looking for City of Vaasa’s contact information or need help with services?

Advice and service points

You can also get help and support from our advice and service points. Contact us or come and visit.

Immigrants

It is natural for us to combine knowledge, languages and cultures. Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland.

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Services for immigrants

Basic education for adults
Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
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.
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

Museums & Folklore

DesignbyKatrina Textilkonst

23.12.2025

– 27.8.2026

Rantalinna, Strandgatan 13V, Vasa
Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten

Syömishäiriö läheisten vertaisryhmä

8.1.2026

– 2.12.2026

FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, 65100 Vaasa
Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten

Äidit-keskusteluryhmä

13.1.2026

– 12.1.2027

FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten

Verkkoryhmä

13.1.2026

– 19.1.2027

Online event

Online event
Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten

Äijä-kahvila mielenterveysomaisille

14.1.2026

– 13.1.2027

FinFami Pohjanmaa ry:n tiloissa, Kirkkopuistikko 31
Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten

Suomenkielinen keskusteluryhmä

21.1.2026

– 20.1.2027

FinFami Pohjanmaan toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
Literature

Silent Book Club Vähänkyrön kirjastossa

27.1.2026

– 1.12.2026

Vähänkyrön kirjasto, Porinmäenkuja 1, Vaasa.
Recreation & Sports

Sunday walking

1.2.2026

– 14.3.2027

Market Place, near the statue

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News

News

14.8.2026

Vaasa Swimming Hall to reopen on 17 August

Vaasa Swimming Hall will reopen after its summer break on Monday 17 August. The swimming hall’s 50-metre pool has been divided into 25-metre lanes using a...

13.8.2026

Isolahti School gets a long-awaited new extension

A new building has been completed at Isolahti School for pupils who require intensive special needs support. The building, named Pikkulahti, also houses...

12.8.2026

Open house at museums in Ostrobothnia on Museum day, 23 August

Museum Day in Ostrobothnia will be held for the third time on Sunday 23 August, with 33 museums from across Ostrobothnia taking part. The aim of Museum Day is...