City services for newcomers
International House Helsinki (IHH) serves international newcomers in the Helsinki capital region, which consists of the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
Depending on which of these cities you live in, you can find information about the integration services they offer for international residents. Relevant links are provided below.
On the cities’ own websites, you can also find information about other municipal services they provide for their residents.
Integration services offered by the City of Helsinki
Welcome to Helsinki opens in new tab opens in new tab is the official website for new Helsinki residents.
Use the website to learn about the City of Helsinki’s services for international newcomers, such as:
- Integration services, to help you settle into life in Helsinki
- Language learning opportunities, for Finnish and Swedish
- Employment services, for help with finding a job or starting your own business
- Other useful services and opportunities for Helsinki residents
As an international newcomer, make use of the Welcome to Helsinki site to build your life as a new Helsinki resident!
Integration services offered by the City of Espoo
The Hello Espoo website, helloespoo.fi opens in new tab opens in new tab, contains information designed to meet the needs of new immigrants in Espoo.
For example, the site:
- Explains the basics of housing, childcare, and finding a job
- Guides users on how to access multilingual information via the InfoFinland.fi online service
- Provides links to the services of the wellbeing services county, Kela, and various organisations
In Espoo, the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County is responsible for organising health and social services. Read more about the region’s health and social services here. opens in new tab opens in new tab
Integration services offered by the City of Vantaa
On the City of Vantaa’s website opens in new tab opens in new tab , you’ll find information about services in Vantaa if you have moved or are planning to move to the city – or if someone close to you needs services or multilingual guidance.
Vantaa’s page includes:
- Links to services provided by the wellbeing services county, other authorities, as well as non-profit organisations
- Links to the InfoFinland website, which provides multilingual information on various topics such as living in Finland, finding a job, and study opportunities
Residents of Vantaa receive social and healthcare services from the Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County. Read more about the region’s health and social services here. opens in new tab opens in new tab