Finnish Embassy in Nicosia
Embassy 
Finland Nicosia, Cyprus
- Address
- Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία
- Phone
- +357 224 478 80
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 10 April 2025
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia stands at Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία, in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Free movement applies: Cypriot citizens enter Finland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Nicosia
| Monday | 08:15–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:15–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:15–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:15–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:15–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cyprus
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Cypriot citizens
CyprusFinland Visa-free Finland visa for citizens of Cyprus
FinlandCyprus Visa-free Cyprus visa for citizens of Finland
Free movement applies: Cypriot citizens enter Finland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 354 | 218 | 125 | 36.2% | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 466 | 310 | 133 | 29.0% | 17.4% |
| 2025 | 383 | 240 | 125 | 32.8% | 21.7% |
2025 figures: 383 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Finland’s embassy in Nicosia, and 240 visas were issued. 125 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 32.8%. The refusal rate rose by 3.8 points from 29.0% in 2024. Applications fell by 18% compared with 2024 (466).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 29.0% (2024) to 36.2% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Cyprus, 5.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 11th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
21.7% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Cyprus.
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 Portugal in NicosiaΛεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία
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Embassy of Sweden in NicosiaΛεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία
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Embassy of Libya in NicosiaΛεωφόρος Στασίνου 7, 1060 Λευκωσία
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Consulate of Estonia in NicosiaThemistokli Dervi 3, 1066 Nicosia
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nicosia39-41 Evagorou Avenue, 1066 Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus
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Embassy of Greece in NicosiaΛεωφόρος Λόρδου Βύρωνος 8-10, 1096 Λευκωσία
Finland’s other missions in Cyprus
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia is the only mission of Finland in Cyprus on record. Cyprus in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Nicosia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Nicosia.
Address and contact
Address: Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία. The record for the Finnish embassy in Nicosia includes a phone number and an official website.
When the Finnish embassy in Nicosia is closed
Expect the Finnish embassy in Nicosia to be shut on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Finland.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Nicosia
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Nicosia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Nicosia
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia has 12 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Nicosia?
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia is at Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' 9, 1065 Λευκωσία.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Nicosia?
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Nicosia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Nicosia do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Nicosia closed?
The Finnish embassy in Nicosia closes on Cyprus’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Finland?
Free movement applies: Cypriot citizens enter Finland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
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