British Embassy in Helsinki
Embassy 
United Kingdom Helsinki, Finland
- Address
- Itäinen Puistotie 17, 00140 Helsinki
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +358 9 22865284
Head of mission: Laura Davies
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 13 August 2025
At Itäinen Puistotie 17, 00140 Helsinki, the British embassy in Helsinki represents the United Kingdom towards Finland. Finnish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Helsinki
| Monday | 09:00–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Helsinki is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30.
United Kingdom visa for Finnish citizens
FinlandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Finland
United KingdomFinland Visa-free, 90 days Finland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Helsinki.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of France in HelsinkiItäinen Puistotie 13, 00140 Helsinki
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Embassy of the United States in HelsinkiItäinen Puistotie 14 B, 00140 Helsinki
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Embassy of Estonia in HelsinkiItäinen Puistotie 10, 00140 Helsinki
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Embassy of Switzerland in HelsinkiKalliolinnantie 16, 00140 Helsinki
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Embassy of Belgium in HelsinkiKalliolinnantie 5, 00140 Helsinki
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Embassy of Brazil in HelsinkiItäinen Puistotie 4, 00140 Helsinki
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Finland
The British embassy in Helsinki is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Finland on record. Finland in turn has 14 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, today.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Helsinki
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Helsinki. It is headed by Laura Davies, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Itäinen Puistotie 17, 00140 Helsinki. The record for the British embassy in Helsinki includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Finland
Finland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Helsinki is closed
Expect the British embassy in Helsinki to be shut on Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Helsinki
Current procedures for the British embassy in Helsinki, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Helsinki
The British embassy in Helsinki has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Helsinki?
The British embassy in Helsinki is at Itäinen Puistotie 17, 00140 Helsinki.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Helsinki?
The British embassy in Helsinki is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30.
Is the British Embassy in Helsinki open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Helsinki do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Helsinki closed?
The British embassy in Helsinki closes on Finland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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