Consulates in Turku

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

Embassies and consulates in Turku

Turku is home to 10 foreign missions from 10 countries: 2 consulates and 8 honorary consulates. The embassies to Finland are in Helsinki, about 150 km away.

Public holidays in Turku

Public holidays in Finland

  • Independence Day

    Sunday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The missions in Turku 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 Turku

Turku hosts missions of Greece, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Djibouti, Estonia and Italy, among 10 countries. Of Finland’s neighbours, Norway and Sweden are represented in Turku.

Types of mission in Turku

By type, Turku has 2 consulates and 8 honorary consulates. Of these, the 8 honorary consulates in Turku offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Other cities in Finland

Outside Turku, missions in Finland are found in Helsinki (70), Tampere (6), Oulu (4), Jyväskylä (4), Vaasa (4) and Joensuu (3).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Turku?

There are 10 foreign missions on record in Turku: 2 consulates and 8 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Turku?

Missions from 10 countries are based in Turku, among them Greece, Sweden, Austria, Belgium and Germany.

Is there an embassy in Turku?

No. The embassies to Finland are in Helsinki, about 150 km away; Turku has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Turku closed?

The missions in Turku 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.