Finland

Embassies and consulates in Finland

embassies in Helsinki

Finland hosts 108 foreign missions from 70 countries: 64 embassies, 14 consulates, 29 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 64 embassies are in the capital, Helsinki. Consulates are also found in Turku, Tampere and Oulu.

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Finland

Capital
Helsinki
Population
5,646,436
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+358
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, Inari Sami
  • 108missions
  • 64embassies
  • 14consulates
  • 29honorary consulates
Visa-free: 122 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in Finland

Other cities in Finland

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Outside Helsinki, missions are found in Turku (10), Tampere (6), Oulu (4), Jyväskylä (4), Vaasa (4), Joensuu (3), Kuopio (1) and Pori (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Sweden 11
  2. Germany 9
  3. Italy 7
  4. Poland 5
  5. Chile 3
  6. Austria 2
  7. Belgium 2
  8. China 2
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Visa rules for Finland

How the world’s passports enter Finland198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Finland visa guide · 18 visa types

Visa rules

Finland belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Finland. As a Schengen state, Finland counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Finland

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)777706
Student (F, M)356306
Exchange (J)625601
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)946956
Transit and crew (C, D)790534
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,142998
Fiancé(e) (K)4012
Total4,6764,113
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)14.5%18.1%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 4,113 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Finland, the 113th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 24%, work and treaty visas 23% and visitor visas 17%. That is 12% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,676).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Finland received 1,362, 10% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 18.1% for citizens of Finland in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 14.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Finland

Finland’s own missions abroad

Finland’s embassies abroad (180)

Finland itself has 180 missions abroad, in 80 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Kingdom (14), France (13), Germany (10), Australia (9) and Poland (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Finland

  • Independence Day

    Sunday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 64 embassies are in the capital, Helsinki. Sweden has the most missions in Finland, 11, followed by Germany (9), Italy (7), Poland (5) and Chile (3).

Travel advice for Finland

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Finland: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Finland?

Sweden, with 11 missions, followed by Germany (9).

Do I need a visa for Finland?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Finland; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Finland closed?

On Finland’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.

Is Finland in the Schengen area?

Yes. Finland is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.