Information for migrants to Raseborg and Hanko
As newly-arrived migrants to Raseborg, the first place for you to contact is the Västra Nylands Migrant Service. We are responsible for making sure you know how to find somewhere to live, understand how the health and social care systems work, and so on.
Västra Nylands Migrant Service
Appointments: 019 289 2295
Opening hours in Ekenäs: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
in Karis (Centralgatan 90): Wednesday 1 -3 p.m.
in Hanko(Bulevardi 6).Thursday 1 - 3 p.m.
Visiting address: Skillnadsgatan 16 , Ekenäs
Postal address: PB18, 10611 Raseborg
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www.raseborg.fi/migrant
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1. Registration
2. Employment
3. Housing
4. Health care
5. Education
6. Schools and kindergartens for children
7. Religion
8. Libraries
9. Flea markets and handicraft centres
10. Free time
11. General information about Finnish society
1. Registration
If you have just moved to Raseborg you should register with the local magistrate as soon as possible.
Raseborg Magistrate
Formansallén 4
PB 49, 10601 Ekenäs
071 873 1430
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www.maistraatti.fi
If you have questions about your residency please contact the police.
Raseborg police stations
Ekenäs police station
Formansallén 4
PB 49, 10601 Ekenäs
071 873 0281
Karis service point
Centralgatan 90-92
PB 2, 10300 Karis
071 873 0281
www.poliisi.fi
2. Employment
If you are looking for work you can contact the employment office.
Karis employment office
Centralgatan 88
PB30, 10301 Karis
010 19 4116 / 010 60 40116
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Hanko employment office
Kulmakatu 12
10900 hanko
010 19 4116 / 010 60 40116
Social insurance offices
If you do not have work you can apply for aid from the social security agency FPA (KELA), which provides assistance for housing and child support amongst other things.
Ekenäs FPA
Drottningsgatan 7
PB 38, 10601 Ekenäs
020 692 227
Karis FPA
Centralgatan 88
PB 44, 10301 Karis
020 692 227
www.kela.fi
Hanko KELA
Kulmakatu 12
10901 Hanko
020 692 227
If you do not have any income or work you can also apply for support from the local social agency.
Ekenäs social office
Ystadsgatan 3
PB 18, 10611 Raseborg
Appointments: 019 289 2240
Raseborg main switchboard: 019 289 2000
Karis social office
Centralgatan 90
PB 18, 10611 Raseborg
Appointments: 019 289 2212
www.raseborg.fi/service/halso-och-sjukvard/social-service
Hanko social office
Bulevardi 6
10900 Hanko
Appointments:019 220 3490
Hanko main switchboard:019 22031
Taxes
In Finland you must pay income tax. If you have questions about taxes please contact the tax office.
Stationsvägen 4
PB 51, 10601 Ekenäs
09 7311 20
www.vero.fi
3. Housing
If you are looking for somewhere to live, you can contact the municipal property management department.
Raseborg property management department
Ystadsgatan 3, Ekenäs
PB 58, 10611 Raseborg
019 289 2811
www.raseborg.fi/service/intern-service/fastighetsskötsel/hyresbostader
In Raseborg the majority of property is owned privately. Therefore, it’s also a good idea to contact private property firms such as Godome, KAS, Raseborgs Disponent och Bokföringscentral, and LUISP. Local newspapers also carry advertisements for accommodation.
4. Health care
In Finland we have a public health care system. If you get ill, contact your local health centre in Ekenäs, Karis or Pojo. You can choose which local health centre you would like to use, but when you have made your choice you remain their patient for one year.
Ekenäs health centre
Carpelansvägen 17 A
10600 Ekenäs
019 289 3000
Karis health centre
Bulevarden 21
10300 Karis
019 289 3400
Pojo health centre
Orkdalsvägen 4
10420 Skuru
019 289 3120
www.raseborg.fi/service/halso-och-sjukvard/halsovardcentraler
Hanko health centre
Esplanadi 85
10900 Hanko
019 22031
Health centres close at 4 p.m. After this time and at weekends you can contact Västra Nylands Hospital.
Västra Nylands Hospital
Östra Strandgatan 9
PB 1020, 10601 Ekenäs
019 2241
www.hus.fi
You can get prescription and over-the-counter medicines from chemists in Ekenäs, Karis or Pojo.
Nya Apotek Ekenäs
Stationsvägen 6
10600 Ekenäs
019 241 2426
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Ekenäs första apotek
Rådhustorget 4
10600 Ekenäs
019 241 1441
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Karis apotek
Köpmansgatan 9
10300 Karis
019 230 018
Pojo apotek
Pojovägen 6
10420 Raseborg
019 245 3440
Apotek Hangö
Nycanderinkatu 18
10900 Hanko
019 248 2312
www.hangonapteekki.fi
www.raseborg.fi/service/halso-och-sjukvard/jour
In case of emergency call 112
5. Education
Language tuition is organised in many schools in Raseborg. Information about education, especially for languages or vocational courses, can be obtained from the employment office. The local adult education centres (Medborgarinstitut, or MBI) also organise courses.
Medborgarinstitute
Switchboard: 019 289 2765
Ekenäs: Höijersvägen 3, 10600 Ekenäs
Karis: Elin Kurcksgatan 11, 10300 Karis
Pojo: Gamla Åbovägen 75, 10420 Skuru
Hanko:Koulukatu 9-11 , 10900 Hanko , 040 137 3936
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http://www.raseborg.fi/mbi/
Axxell
Nils Grabbegatan 5
10300 Karis
0290 0170
Västra Nylands folkhögskola
Pumpviken 3
10300 Karis
019 222 600
Lärkkulla
Lärkkullavägen 22
10300 Karis
019 275 7200
Yrkeshögskolan Novia
Raseborgsvägen 9
10600 Ekenäs
019 224 8000
6. Schools and kindergartens for children
All children between the ages of 9 months and 7 years have the right to communal day care.
Ystadsgatan 3, floor 3
10611 Ekenäs
019 289 2150
www.raseborg.fi/service/dagvard
In Finland education is compulsory between the ages of 7 and 16. Parents and guardians should apply for school places to the municipal education department.
Raseborg Education Department
Ystadsgatan 3, 10600 Ekenäs
Department secretary Arja Holm 019 289 2146
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www.raseborg.fi/service/skola-och-utbildning
Hanko school department
Halmstadinkatu 7 B , 10900 Hanko
Secretary:019 220 3604
7. Religion
The main religion in Finland is the Evangelical-Lutheran Church. About 85 per cent of Finns belong to the church.
Evangelical-Lutheran congregations
Ekenäs
Larssonsvägen 1
PB 68, 10601 Ekenäs
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www.ekenasforsamling.fi
Karis
Centralgatan 23, 10300 Karis
019 279 3000
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www.karjaanseurukunta.fi
Pojo
Orkdalsvägen 6, 10420 Skuru
019 223 9930
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www.pojoevl.fi
Hanko
Bulevardi 17 , 10900 Hanko
019 263 0620
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Orthodox church
The second official religious group in Finland is the Orthodox church. The nearest churches are in Hanko and Lohja.
Hanko
Täktomvägen 5, 10900 Hanko
040 168 1499
Lohja
Garvargatan 4, 08100 Lohja
0207 220 658
www.ort.fi/fi
Catholic church
Mäntytie 2, 00270 Helsinki
09 2411 633
www.katolinen.net
Judaism
Helsinki Jewish congregation
Malminkatu 26, 00100 Helsinki
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Raseborg Free Church
Sigrid Aronius gatan 2, Ekenäs
0400 969 784
Hanko Methodist Church
Ratakatu 29 , 10900 hanko
019 248 1342
Hanko Assembly of God
Paasitie 1 , 10960 Hanko
044 076 7890
www.hanko-helluntai.seurakunta.net
Islam
Karis mosque
Lärkkukllavägen 20, 10300 Karis
040 442 3778
8. Libraries
You can borrow books, newspapers, magazines, music and movies from the library.
Ekenäs
Raseborgsvägen 8
019 289 2950
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Karis
Centralgatan 90-92
019 289 2970
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Pojo
Centrumpromenaden 4, 10420 Skuru
019 289 2980
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www.raseborg.fi/service/bibliotek
Hanko
Vuorikatu 3 - 5 , 10900 Hanko
019 220 3380
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Lappohja library : 040 189 3151
9. Flea markets and handicraft centres
There are many flea markets, recycling centres and activity centres in Raseborg where you can buy cheap second-hand clothes, furniture and more.
Ekenäs
Ekenäs Köp & Sälj
Rådhustorget, Ekenäs
0400 468 288 / 0400 474 817
Ekenäs Second-hand shop
Drottninggatan 2, Ekenäs
041 464 8144
Emmaus
Haugesundsvägen 18, Ekenäs
019 241 2447
www.emmaus-westervik.com
Horsbäck flea market and buy-and-sell
Mekanikervägen 4, Horsbäck
050 928 5499
Kassler flea market/jumble sale
Pehr Sommars gata, Ekenäs
Missionsboden
Järnvägsgatan 15, Ekenäs
Karis
Kaippari flea market
Nils Grabbagatan 4
050 516 0595
Karis Activity Centre
Landsbrovägen 30
019 233 656 / 040 593 5465
www.monitoimikeskus.fi
Karisma Inredningshus
Köpmansgatan 5
040 416 9450
www.karism-in.fi
Missionstorget
Kanaltorget
019 230 874 / 0500 997 101
Finnish Red Cross flea market
April-September, first Saturday of the month at Puimala
Billnäs
Flea market
Bruksvägen 8
0400 665 471
www.kk-apu.fi
Hanko
Flea market Lähimmäinen
Esplanadi 62 , 10900 Hanko
019 248 7294 / 044 508 7307
10. Free time
There are many pastimes, sports and hobbies to enjoy in Raseborg. Among the most popular sports are handball, football and golf. The sports institute in Fiskars offers various activities, and there is a swimming pool in Ekenäs. It is also possible to participate in various cultural events.
Raseborg music institute
Raseborgsvägen 6-8, 10600 Ekenäs
019 289 2750
Ekenäs swimming pool
Flemingsgatan 19, 10600 Ekenäs
019 289 2190
Sports institute
Kullaanniemi 220, 10420 Skuru
019 223 0300
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www.kisakeskus.fi
Ekenäs Idrottsförening
Football, floorball, handball and frisbee golf
www.eif.fi
Ekenäs Cricket Club
0440 554 445
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www.ekenas.cc
More information about free time activities and sports clubs can be found on the Raseborg website www.raseborg.fi
11. General information about Finnish society
The best place to find information about Finland is www.infopankki.fi, where you can find a lot of material in fourteen languages including Somali, Arabic and Russian.
In case of emergency call 112
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