Finnish Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Finland Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Darwin Avenue 12, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6273 3800
- sanomat.can@gov.fi
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
- Fax
- +61 2 6273 3603
Head of mission: Arto Haapea
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 6 September 2025
The Finnish embassy in Canberra stands at Darwin Avenue 12, Canberra, in Canberra, the capital of Australia. No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:30–12:3013:00–17:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–12:3013:00–17:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:3013:00–17:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:3013:00–17:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:30–12:3013:00–14:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaFinland Visa-free, 90 days Finland visa for citizens of Australia
FinlandAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Finland
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 191 | 7 | 3.5% | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 252 | 246 | 7 | 2.8% | 22.8% |
| 2025 | 376 | 312 | 55 | 14.9% | 25.0% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Canberra received 376 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 312. 55 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 14.9%. In 2024 it had been 2.8%: the rate rose by 12.1 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 49% compared with 2024 (252).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.8% (2024) to 14.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 9th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 25.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Estonia in CanberraDarwin Avenue 12, Canberra
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High Commission of Singapore in CanberraForster Crescent 17, Canberra
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Embassy of Indonesia in Canberra8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra
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High Commission of Samoa in CanberraDarwin Avenue 3, Canberra
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Embassy of Egypt in CanberraDarwin Avenue 1, Canberra
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Embassy of Brazil in CanberraForster Crescent 19, 2600 Canberra
Finland’s other missions in Australia
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- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Perth
Level 2, 1110 Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Darwin
8 Pott Street, Moil NT 0810, Darwin
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Adelaide
Level 1, 89 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sydney
L3, 116 Military Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Melbourne
Central House, 101 Moray Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Hobart
173 Bathurst Street, HOBART TAS 7000
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Brisbane
707 Grieve Road, Rochedale QLD 4123, Brisbane
All missions of Finland in Australia (9)
Besides the Finnish embassy in Canberra, Finland has 8 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Brisbane. Australia has no mission in Finland on record.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Canberra. It is headed by Arto Haapea, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Darwin Avenue 12, Canberra. The record for the Finnish embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Australia
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Finnish embassy in Canberra is closed
Expect the Finnish embassy in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Finland.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Canberra there are 36 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Canberra?
The Finnish embassy in Canberra is at Darwin Avenue 12, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Canberra?
The Finnish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Finnish embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Finland?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
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