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Maahanmuuttopalvelut - Immigration services

Varkaus immigration services offer non-native Finnish speakers, living in Varkaus for a variety of reasons, support in dealing with official and everyday matters, as well as leisure-related advice. Our goal is to encourage people to lead an active life in their local community and in Finnish society.

In 2021, the population of Varkaus was 19,973, of which 475 were foreign citizens living in Varkaus on a permanent basis. The proportion of foreign citizens in Varkaus was 2.4 percent. 

The largest national groups in Varkaus are Ukrainians and Russians. People move to Varkaus as refugees, students, as well as because of family ties, work and entrepreneurship. There is one reception centre operator in Varkaus called Kotokunta.

Guidance for all immigrants

Guidance for all immigrants

Integration counselling

Integration counselling

Support for Ukrainians

Support for Ukrainians

Language Café

Language Café

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