Consulates in Oulu

  • 4 missions
  • 4 countries
  • most embassies are in Helsinki

Embassies and consulates in Oulu

Oulu is home to 4 foreign missions from 4 countries: 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates. The embassies to Finland are in Helsinki, about 539 km away.

Public holidays in Oulu

Public holidays in Finland

  • Independence Day

    Sunday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The missions in Oulu close on Finland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, Christmas Eve (Jouluaatto) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Joulupäivä) on Friday 25 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Oulu

Oulu hosts missions of Sweden, Chile, Germany and Italy. Of Finland’s neighbours, Sweden is represented in Oulu.

Types of mission in Oulu

By type, Oulu has 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Oulu offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Other cities in Finland

Besides Oulu, towns in Finland with foreign missions are Helsinki (70), Turku (10), Tampere (6), Jyväskylä (4), Vaasa (4) and Joensuu (3).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Oulu?

There are 4 foreign missions on record in Oulu: 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Oulu?

Missions from 4 countries are based in Oulu, among them Sweden, Chile, Germany and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Oulu?

No. The embassies to Finland are in Helsinki, about 539 km away; Oulu has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Oulu closed?

The missions in Oulu close on Finland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.