International House South Karelia

Welcome to International House South Karelia

We are glad you are here!

International House South Karelia offers information and support for the settlement and employment of newcomers from other countries in the South Karelia region, Imatra and Lappeenranta area. South Karelia consists of nine municipalities: Lappeenranta, Imatra, Luumäki, Lemi, Savitaipale, Taipalsaari, Ruokolahti, Rautjärvi, Parikkala.

On this page you get information on

important steps upon your arrival in South Karelia 
useful and interesting tips for living in South Karelia 
options for studying in South Karelia
practicalities about working and looking for work in South Karelia
support for employers on international recruitment

Guidance and counselling services

Our service point Momentti is here to help you.  You may contact the services

By phone 

In Finnish and English on Mon-Thu at 12-14, tel. +358 40 7027 244 
In Finnish and Russian on Mondays at 12.30-15, tel. +358 40 7155 327 
In Russian and Finnish on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9-11, tel. +358 44 7915 494

By email to internationalhouse@lappeenranta.fi

OBS. Emails sent to the Momentti-address will be received until 31.12.2025 after which the address is closed.

By visiting our service points in Imatra or Lappeenranta 

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Imatra office - Lappeenranta

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Lappeenranta Office - Lappeenranta