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Pre-arrival support

Are you considering moving to Finland and to Helsinki, Espoo or Vantaa? International House Helsinki (IHH) would like to warmly welcome you and help you start your journey on settling in the Helsinki capital region! 

For prospective newcomers and people at the beginning of their moving process, IHH provides a range of pre-arrival support services. These services introduce the different sides of life, work and family in the Helsinki capital region, and explain the steps you’ll need to take before and after your arrival. For most newcomers, IHH’s regular Newcomer Information Sessions are a great place to start.

In case you have already moved to the Helsinki capital region, please visit our Authority services page for information about taking care of necessary steps with public authority services. For more general help for newcomers beyond the arrival stage, please visit our Guidance and support services page.

Pre-arrival support services

  • Newcomer Information Sessions

    IHH’s Newcomer Information Sessions share helpful information to start planning moving and settling to the Helsinki capital region. The sessions explore life in the capital region and guide you through the steps you need to take before and after your arrival.

  • Relocation Guidance

    IHH’s relocation guidance service provides personalised help with work-related moves to the Helsinki capital region. If you’re relocating to the capital for a work opportunity and need advice for your specific situation, you can book an appointment.

  • Employment Coaching

    IHH’s employment coaching service helps international professionals, students and prospective newcomers who are looking for jobs in the Helsinki capital region. The service provides early-stage career counselling to help navigate the capital region’s job market.

  • Daycare and Education Guidance

    IHH’s daycare and education guidance service helps international families planning or already in the process of moving to Helsinki with practical information about daycare, education systems, application processes and more.

  • Startup Soft Landing

    IHH’s Startup soft landing service helps experienced international entrepreneurs build new startups in the Helsinki capital region. Partners can receive tailored assistance with establishing their new business in the Helsinki capital region.

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Contact information

General Information and Guidance

The cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa can provide you with general information and guidance.

+358 931 011 111

Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 16.00

Friday 10.00 - 16.00