Immigrant services
We offer guidance and advice to immigrants and help them integrate to Kuopio and Finland. We also provide services to international students! We work together with several different actors.
Services
Guidance and advisory services for immigrants
Our service is intended for all immigrants in Kuopio and Siilinjärvi, regardless of the reason for moving to the region or residence permit status. We provide low-threshold guidance and advice based on multidisciplinary collaboration.
We’re here to offer guidance and advice on any issue, big or small.
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Our initial integration services are intended for refugees, persons who have been granted a residence permit through the asylum process, and those arriving in Finland through family reunification. In addition, we assist those moving to the municipality under temporary protection.
Our employees receive quota refugees in Kuopio, help them settle in, and provide assistance in arranging their living conditions.
Contact information:
Kirsi Laitinen
+358 44 718 3995
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We support students in finding internships in different units within City of Kuopio.
Contact information:
Elina Neuvonen
+358 44 718 1851
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The immigration councellors at International House Service Desk guide you to services to help you find employment and education. Navigaattori’s services are also available for internationals and are free of charge.
International House Service Desk
Mon-Thu from 12 to 15
You can also book a personal appointment through the contact from or via email:
internationalhouse@kuopio.fi
Examples:
- education/training and competence development
- job search and employment
- if you are unsure which authority you should contact
- leisure time activities
- income
If necessary, we can enlist the help of an interpreter.
Schedule:
Mon–Thu, 12:00–15:00, without an appointment.
On Thu also in Arabic.
The service is open from 2.1. onwards on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12-15
Location: International House, Asemakatu 7, Kuopio
