Finnish Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Finland Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Leyds Street 628, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 343 0275
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 9 October 2026
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria stands at Leyds Street 628, Pretoria, in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 5 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 08:00–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:43 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for South African citizens
South AfricaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of South Africa
FinlandSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Finland
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland. Whether the Finnish embassy in Pretoria takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,370 | 1,226 | 130 | 9.6% | 96.8% |
| 2024 | 1,427 | 1,324 | 90 | 6.4% | 88.8% |
| 2025 | 1,845 | 1,735 | 97 | 5.3% | 72.9% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Pretoria received 1,845 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,735. 97 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.3%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 6.4%. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (1,427).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.3% (2025) to 9.6% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 15th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 72.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
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 Belgium in PretoriaLeyds Street 625, 0002 Muckleneuk
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Embassy of Portugal in PretoriaLeyds Street 595, Pretoria
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Embassy of Egypt in PretoriaBourke Street 270, Pretoria
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Embassy of Peru in PretoriaSaint Patrick's Road 200, Pretoria
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Embassy of the Dominican Republic in PretoriaBerea Street 252, Pretoria
Finland’s other missions in South Africa
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria is the only mission of Finland in South Africa on record. South Africa in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Leyds Street 628, Pretoria. The record for the Finnish embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to South Africa
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Finnish embassy in Pretoria is closed
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Finland such as Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Pretoria there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Pretoria?
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria is at Leyds Street 628, Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Pretoria?
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Finnish embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Finland?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
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