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Finnish Embassy & Consulates in Russia

  • 2 embassies
  • 2 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

In Russia, Finland has an embassy in Petrozavodsk, 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Murmansk, a consulate in Murmansk and 1 other office. Russian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.

Map: Finland’s 5 missions in Russia

Map: Finland’s 5 missions in Russia

Finnish Embassy in Petrozavodsk

The Finnish embassy is in Petrozavodsk, at улица Гоголя 25, Petrozavodsk.

Finnish consulates in Russia

Finland also has 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Murmansk and a consulate in Murmansk; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Finland visa for Russian citizens

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Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland. Applicants in Russia turn to the Finnish embassy in Petrozavodsk or one of the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Murmansk; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Russia’s missions in Finland

Missions of Russia in Finland (1)

In return, Russia has an embassy in Finland, in Helsinki.

Good to know

Finland in Russia

Worldwide, Finland has 180 missions in 80 countries; 5 of them are in Russia.

Travel to Russia for Finnish citizens

Russia requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. In Russia, Finnish citizens can turn to the Finnish embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Finnish missions in Russia are closed

Finnish missions in Russia close on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Sunday 3 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Finland, such as Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Finnish embassy in Russia?

The Finnish embassy is in Petrozavodsk, at улица Гоголя 25, Petrozavodsk.

Does Finland have consulates in Russia?

Yes, Finland has 2 consulates general in Saint Petersburg and Murmansk and a consulate in Murmansk.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Finland?

Finland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Russia?

Finnish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Russia have an embassy in Finland?

Yes, Russia has its embassy in Helsinki.