Finnish Embassy in Tehran
Embassy 
Finland Tehran, Iran
- Address
- مقدس اردبیلی 94, تهران
- Phone
- +98 21 2351 2250
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 8 February 2024
The Finnish embassy in Tehran stands at مقدس اردبیلی 94, تهران, in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Finland requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Tehran
| Monday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:15 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:15 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:15 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:15 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:15 break 12:00–13:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Tehran is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:30–16:15 with a midday break. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Finland visa for Iranian citizens
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Finland requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Finnish embassy in Tehran whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,600 | 1,913 | 616 | 24.1% | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 2,452 | 1,905 | 488 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 1,696 | 1,262 | 449 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
2025 figures: 1,696 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Finland’s embassy in Tehran, and 1,262 visas were issued. 449 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.1%. The refusal rate rose by 5.9 points from 20.2% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 31% compared with 2024 (2,452).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 20.2% (2024) to 26.1% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Iran, 29.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 11th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
7.8% 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 Iran.
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 Brazil in Tehran22 Parzin Baghdadi Street, Zafaranieh, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Embassy of Japan in TehranNo. 162 Moghadas Ardebili Street, Tehran
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Finland’s other missions in Iran
The Finnish embassy in Tehran is the only mission of Finland in Iran on record. Iran in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Tehran
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Tehran.
Address and contact
Address: مقدس اردبیلی 94, تهران. The record for the Finnish embassy in Tehran includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Tehran
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Tehran, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Tehran
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Tehran there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Tehran?
The Finnish embassy in Tehran is at مقدس اردبیلی 94, تهران.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Tehran?
The Finnish embassy in Tehran is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:30–16:15 with a midday break.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Tehran open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Tehran do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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