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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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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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
How can I use digital tools for learning - Drop in guidance!
4.11.2025
– 2.6.2026
Datero grouproom, Kirjastonkatu 14, entrance from Kirjastonkuja
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Museums & Folklore
DesignbyKatrina Textilkonst
23.12.2025
– 27.8.2026
Rantalinna, Strandgatan 13V, Vasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Kamratstödsträffar i Jakobstad för föräldrar
12.1.2026
– 22.6.2026
Psykosociala förbundets utrymmen i Jakobstad
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Äidit-keskusteluryhmä
13.1.2026
– 2.6.2026
FinFami Pohjanmaa toimisto, Kirkkopuistikko 31, Vaasa
Topical
News
19.5.2026
Take the cycling survey and help develop Vaasa as a cycling-friendly city!
Vaasa is investing in improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists by building new paths and repairing existing ones. Winter maintenance of paths and roads...
18.5.2026
Lifti line 6 will run on a diversion route in Sepänkylä on 22 May
On Friday 22 May 2026, Mustasaarentie will be closed between the Keskustie roundabout and the Olavintie junction due to the market fair. Lifti line 6 will...
18.5.2026
Greet your neighbour in Vaasa’s most widely spoken languages!
National Neighbourhood Week is celebrated from 18 to 24 May. Neighbourhood Week reminds us that each of us can make a positive difference in our own local...
13.5.2026
Hear first-hand experiences and try accessible mobility – Accessibility Day opens up new perspectives
Accessibility Day will be celebrated on Thursday 21 May from 13 to 18 at Vaasa Main Library and Onkilahti Activity Park. Throughout the afternoon, participants...
