Finnish Honorary Consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom

Honorary Consulate Finland Rochester, United Kingdom

Address
4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.

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Head of mission: Mark Bradley

Sources: UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 9 November 2026

At 4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester, an honorary consul represents Finland; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. British citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Finland

  • Independence Day

    Sunday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

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.

Finland’s other missions in the United Kingdom

All missions of Finland in the United Kingdom (14)

The Finnish embassy is in London. The Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom is one of 14 missions of Finland in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates: Southampton, Sheffield, Plymouth, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dover and 4 more. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.

Good to know

About the Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Finland in Rochester. The head of mission on record is Mark Bradley.

Address and contact

Address: 4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester. The record for the Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom includes a phone number and an e-mail address. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

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 honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom is closed

Expect the Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom 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 honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom

Call the Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom?

The Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom is at 4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester.

When is the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom closed?

The Finnish honorary consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom 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.

Can the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Rochester, United Kingdom issue a visa or passport?

Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Rochester turn to the Finnish embassy in London or a career consulate of Finland.

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