Finnish Embassy in London
Embassy 
Finland London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Chesham Place 38, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7838 6200
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 17 October 2026
At Chesham Place 38, London, the Finnish embassy in London represents Finland towards the United Kingdom. British citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in London
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Finland visa for British citizens
United KingdomFinland Visa-free, 90 days Finland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
FinlandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Finland
British citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,316 | 3,859 | 370 | 8.7% | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 4,254 | 3,606 | 628 | 14.8% | 38.3% |
| 2025 | 4,309 | 3,291 | 897 | 21.3% | 34.6% |
2025 figures: 4,309 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Finland’s embassy in London, and 3,291 visas were issued. 897 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 21.3%. The refusal rate rose by 6.5 points from 14.8% in 2024, a sharp increase. The number of applications was almost unchanged (4,254 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 8.7% (2023) to 21.3% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 14th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
34.6% 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 the United Kingdom.
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 Spain in LondonChesham Place 39, London
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Embassy of Germany in LondonBelgrave Square 23, SW1X 8PZ London
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High Commission of Lesotho in LondonChesham Place;Chesham High Commission in London 7, SW1X 8HN London
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High Commission of Brunei in London19-20 Belgrave Square SW1X 8PG, London
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Embassy of Austria in LondonBelgrave Mews West 18, SW1X 8HU London
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Embassy of Norway in LondonBelgrave Square 25, SW1X 8QD London
Finland’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Southampton
Commercial Road 39-49, SO15 1GA Southampton
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sheffield
Europa Link, Sheffield S9 1TZ
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Rochester
4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Plymouth
27 Greensway Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8HB, Plymouth
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Manchester
5 Bramway High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 8EN, Manchester
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Liverpool
Hill Dickinson LLP, No. 1 St Paul’s Square, Liverpool L3 9SJ, Direct. +44 151 600 8149
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Leeds
G&M Distribution Ltd., Provident House, Authorpe Works, Authorpe Road, Leeds LS6 4JB
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Edinburgh
Royal Terrace 5, EH7 5AB Edinburgh
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dover
Hammond House, Limekiln Street, Dover, Kent CT17 9EF, Direct. +44 1304 248 322
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Cardiff
Columbus House, Chepstow Road, Langstone Business Park, Newport NP18 2LX, Cardiff
All missions of Finland in the United Kingdom (14)
Besides the Finnish embassy in London, Finland has 13 other missions in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates: Southampton, Sheffield, Rochester, Plymouth, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh and 5 more. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in London.
Address and contact
Address: Chesham Place 38, London. The record for the Finnish embassy in London includes a phone number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the Finnish embassy in London is closed
Expect the Finnish embassy in London to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Finland.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in London
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in London
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in London there are 43 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in London?
The Finnish embassy in London is at Chesham Place 38, London.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in London?
The Finnish embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Finnish Embassy in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in London do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in London closed?
The Finnish embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do British citizens need a visa for Finland?
British citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days.
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