Finnish Embassy in Kathmandu
Embassy 
Finland Kathmandu, Nepal
- Address
- Banshidhar Marga 17, Kathmandu
- Phone
- +977 144 172 21
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 8 January 2022
The Finnish embassy in Kathmandu stands at Banshidhar Marga 17, Kathmandu, in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu
| Monday | 08:00–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Kathmandu is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Nepali citizens
NepalFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of Nepal
FinlandNepal Visa on arrival Nepal visa for citizens of Finland
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Finland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 884 | 425 | 447 | 51.2% | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 934 | 719 | 210 | 22.6% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 799 | 640 | 152 | 19.2% | 1.6% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Kathmandu received 799 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 640. 152 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 19.2%. In 2024 it had been 22.6%: the rate fell by 3.4 points. Applications fell by 14% compared with 2024 (934).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 19.2% (2025) to 51.2% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nepal, 24.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Nepal.
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
Finland’s other missions in Nepal
The Finnish embassy in Kathmandu is the only mission of Finland in Nepal on record. Nepal has no mission in Finland on record.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Kathmandu.
Address and contact
Address: Banshidhar Marga 17, Kathmandu. The record for the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu includes a phone number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Kathmandu?
The Finnish embassy in Kathmandu is at Banshidhar Marga 17, Kathmandu.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Kathmandu?
The Finnish embassy in Kathmandu is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Kathmandu open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Kathmandu do not include Saturday.
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Finland?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
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