Visiting address:
Olavinkatu 40 A, 2nd floor
57130 Savonlinna

Postal address:
City of Savonlinna / Integration Services
Olavinkatu 27
57130 Savonlinna

City of Savonlinna – Integration Services
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00
Fridays by appointment only
Email: kotoutumispalvelut@savonlinna.fi

Johanna Merivirta
Integration Coordinator
044 417 4141
johanna.merivirta@savonlinna.fi

Riikka Tallqvist
Integration Advisor
050 301 2645
riikka.tallqvist@savonlinna.fi

City of Savonlinna – Settlement Services
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00
Fridays by appointment only
Email: asettautumispalvelut@savonlinna.fi

Maarit Suomi
Settlement Coordinator
050 350 7611
maarit.suomi@savonlinna.fi

Iuliia Uimonen
Integration Advisor
050 479 3044
iuliia.uimonen@savonlinna.fi

Tarja Loikkanen
Office Secretary
Olavinkatu 27, 57130 Savonlinna
044 417 4144
tarja.loikkanen@savonlinna.fi

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Navigator is a low‑threshold service point where immigrants can get guidance, advice, and support for living in Finland and handling everyday matters.

Three organizations work together in Navigator and offer services in the same place:

• City of Savonlinna – Integration and Settlement Services
• Wellbeing Services County of South Savo – Immigration and Integration Support
• Linnala Settlement – International Meeting Point

All services are free of charge and confidential. Service languages: Finnish, English, and Russian. If needed, an interpreter can be arranged.

Services are for immigrants living in Savonlinna, Sulkava, Rantasalmi, and Enonkoski, no matter why they came to Finland.

You can contact Navigator if, for example:

• you moved to Finland for work
• you are a student
• you moved because of family
• you have received international protection

Navigator can help with many everyday matters, such as:

• dealing with authorities
• questions about personal identity codes and municipality of residence
• booking appointments
• using online services
• finding Finnish language courses
• education and employment matters
• children’s schooling and early childhood education
• finding local services and hobbies
• understanding the Finnish service system
• social guidance

Integration services are legally required services that support immigrants in settling in Finland. They are mainly for people who have received a residence permit based on:

• asylum
• quota refugee status
• temporary protection

Services are also for unaccompanied minors who need international protection.

Integration services offer guidance on housing, daily life, studying, working, and using Finnish services.

Settlement services support people and families who have moved to the area for work or studies. They help with organizing everyday life and learning about local services. You can use settlement services before and after moving.

The wellbeing services county offers social guidance and advice related to immigration and integration. The service is for people who have moved to Finland and need support, such as:

• quota refugees
• asylum seekers who received a residence permit
• people with temporary protection
• other immigrants

Customer service is available by appointment.

South Savo Wellbeing Services County – Eloisa

Saila Vienola
Bachelor of Social Services
044 417 4143
saila.vienola@etelasavonha.fi

Services by appointment only.

The International Meeting Point is part of Navigator’s services. It offers:

• guidance and advice
• multicultural volunteer activities
• easy‑access Finnish language clubs
• events

Linnala Settlement / International Meeting Point

Marketta Parkkinen / Olli Knuth (starting 1 August 2026)
Head of the International Meeting
040 680 3823
marketta.parkkinen@linnala.fi

Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00

Navigator works together with authorities, schools, employers, organizations, churches, and other local partners. The goal is to support immigrants’ integration, everyday life, participation, and paths to education and work in the Savonlinna region.

Navigator also takes part in regional cooperation, information events, and development of integration services.