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Services for immigrants in Tampere

Text "settling" in the window of the service point.

Initial integration services are available to, for example, quota refugees, people who have been granted a residence permit through an asylum application and people granted temporary protection.

The need for the service is assessed on an individual basis, and the services are based on the Law on the Promotion of Integration. The purpose of the law is to support and promote integration and to enable immigrants to participate actively in Finnish society. The law also aims to promote equality and equality and positive interaction between different groups of the population.

The KOTO team is responsible for the reception of refugees in Tampere. The team provides support for settlement and integration in Finland and Tampere.

Heini Lehtokannas
Further information Head of Services

International Tampere Skilss Centre

The City of Tampere's integration support services are available from the International Tampere Skilss Centre. The website provides access to the specific pages of the different services. As of 1.3.23, jobseeker clients who are granted temporary protection are also clients of the Centre.

Ukraine One Stop Shop in Tampere

The Pirkanmaa TE Office can help you find a job and develop your skills or language skills. You can register as a jobseeker without an appointment at International House Tampere on Thursdays from 10-12 and 13.00-15.45. Address: Rautatienkatu 10, 33100 Tampere. Customers are assisted with registration. Advice on job search and the use of TE services is also available. You can book an appointment for personal counselling by e-mail: [email protected].

Бюро зайнятості та економічного розвитку Pirkanmaa (TE-toimisto) допоможе вам знайти роботу та розвинути свої навички чи знання мови. Ви можете зареєструватися як клієнт офісу TE без попереднього запису в International House Tampere по четвергах 10:00-12:00 та 13.00-15.45. Адреса: Rautatienkatu 10, 33100 Тампере. Вам нададуть допомогу щодо реєстрації на сайті. Ви також можете забронювати час для індивідуальної консультації електронною поштою: [email protected].

Multilingual info Mainio

Mainio is a multilingual helpdesk that serves up to 14 different languages throughout Pirkanmaa. All advisors also speak Finnish. Mainio provides information and advice on many everyday issues, such as residence permits and citizenship, living in Finland, work, studies, healthcare and hobbies. The service is free of charge.

International House of Tampere

The International House Tampere is a Single Service Point for supporting Internationals with living, working, studying and connecting with Local Employers.

International House Tampere is a service point operated jointly by the city of Tampere, Tampere Vocational College Tredu, Tampere University Community, Local Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) and Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela). International House Tampere is part of the Finnish Government’s Talent Boost Programme and is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Information on applying for and moving home

Updated 11.5.2023