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Here we have gathered everything you need to know before moving to Åland and as a newly arrived resident. We want to make it easy for you as a newcomer to find your way and help you start your life in Åland.
We have gathered information for you who already live in Finland and are planning to move to Åland.
Here you will find information for those who are planning to move to Åland from a Nordic country.
Do you want to know what applies to you as someone moving to Åland from a country within or outside the EU? Discover our checklist!
Our Newcomers Guide gives you tips, advice and practical information to make your move to Åland smoother – and help you feel at home faster. The guide is divided into seven chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life in Åland.
In the Town Hall at Storagatan 11 B, you will find Mariehamn's integration unit, which helps those who have recently moved to the city to find their way in their new everyday life. Here you can get answers to practical questions and other useful information, for example about daycare, school, or other municipal services. The integration unit also arranges activities and projects where you can meet others and become part of the local community.
Åland Living highlights the work behind the scenes, where the integration unit in Mariehamn works to give newly arrived residents and quota refugees a good start.
Read more about how the reception of new residents works, from the first day to a brand new everyday life.
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