Services for Immigrants

An immigrant is defined as a person who moves from one country to another.  The reasons for cross-national mobility vary.  Approximately 6% of Turku's population speaks a mother tongue other than Finnish or Swedish.  There are over a hundred different nationalities.

In addition to the basic services provided by the city, the Immigrant office offers services especially for immigrants with a refugee background.

Further information on immigrant services may be accessed by clicking on the links below:
Caisa infopankki (www.infopankki.fi)
Contact information for the Immigrant services
Daycare for immigrant children in Turku
Educational guidance for immigrants
The Loupe - A multicultural centre
Aliens Act (www.finlex.fi) (in Finnish)
Act on the Integration of Immigrants and Reception of Asylum Seekers (www.finlex.fi) (in Finnish)