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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Museums & Folklore
Kristinestad Maritime Museum open
6.9.2025
– 14.8.2026
Salutorget 1 (Market Square) and Strandgatan 62 (600 m south)
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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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Recreation & Sports
Sunday walk 5 km
1.2.2026
– 17.1.2027
Hovioikeudenpuistikko 15a, 65100 Vaasa, Suomi
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Museums & Folklore
"Yhteisvoimin Präntööllä" ja "Meillä kotona" -näyttelyt
5.2.2026
– 19.11.2026
Vaasan työväenmuseo
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Johtamisen ja yritysjohtamisen erikoisammattitutkinto
12.3.2026
– 13.5.2027
Vamia, Ruutikellarintie 4, 65100 Vaasa
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News
12.6.2026
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Work and hobby spaces available for rent at Culture House Fanny from August
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A summer of experiences for all ages at Vaasa’s museums
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