Election campaigning in Finland takes some recognisable traditional forms. Some foreigners take advantage of the coffee in the market square approach, and demand a tailored programme from their candidate.
"Somebody who can also back us as foreigners in Finland, and also to do things right for the foreigners," explains Valentine Obuegbe when asked about his voting strategy.
"I normally ask when I see those people who are going to the election I ask them what is their ambition in going there."
Among other Helsinki ex-pats, though, local politics is not a major topic of conversation.
Low turnout among foreigners
"I was more concerned at the beginning when I moved here seven years ago, there was this presidential elections, when there was still Tarja Halonen against...what was his name...well there we go, I don't remember the names," commented Suvi Gorret, who works at popular Helsinki Irish pub Molly Malones.
"Afterwards I was only following politics when there was this huge scandal about these new groups coming up that were more radical like Timo Soini, and that attracted my attention again because I come from a different background than Finland."
In 2008 less than 20 percent of eligible foreign citizens cast votes. Campaigners say that low participation rates could store up problems for the future.
Not good for integration
"Obviously if immigrants don't vote and take an active role in Finnish political life, then decisions are being made on their half and they do not get involved," says Linus Atarah from the voter participation project iCount.
"It creates a sense of 'oh well, this is not for me, it is for Finnish people', and that is definitely not a good idea for the integration process."
Eligible foreigners looking to cast their ballots do not need to register, just to turn up at their polling station with valid ID. It remains to be seen how many of them will do so on Sunday.