Embassy, Washington D.C.
Tel: +1-202-298 5800
E-mail: sanomat.was@formin.fi
Customer service for passports and residence permits:
Mon-Fri 9.00 am-12.00 pm
by appointment only
(passi.was@formin.fi).
Please note: As of October 1, 2011, the Finnish Embassy no longer issues visas. Visa applicants residing in Washington DC, Virginia or Maryland should contact the Embassy of Sweden, which represents Finland in visa matters.
Consulate General, New York
Tel. +1-212-750 4400
E-mail: consulate.nyc@formin.fi
Customer service: Mon-Fri 9.00-11.30 am and 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
by appointment only
Telephone inquiries:
Mon-Fri 09.00 am-11.30 am
Consulate General, Los Angeles
Tel: +1-310-203 9903
E-mail: passi.los@formin.fi
Customer service (passports & visas):
Mon-Fri 9.00am - 12.00pm
by appointment only
Telephone inquiries for passports and consular matters:
Mon-Fri 12.30 pm-1.30 pm
The Embassy of Finland in Washington and the Finnish Consulate General in New York and Los Angeles provide consular services that include passports for Finnish Citizens, assistance to Finnish citizens in distress, population registration, notary services, and matters relating to military service and Finnish citizenship. Pre-elections are also arranged by the Finnish missions.
Good to know ohje- list for Finnish citizens (Word 2 pages, 39 kb)
The Finnish missions in the United States also provide information about Finnish authorities, and give general advice in legal and administrative issues.
Foreigners can contact the Embassy and Consulates General for matters concerning entry into and residence in Finland (Schengen -visa, residence and work permit)
The Finnish diplomatic missions are, according to the Consular Services Act, obligated to assist Finns in crisis situations abroad. Situations requiring assistance must also be assessed from the premise of what are the actual capabilities of the Finnish mission to help. Please note that the United States government is responsible for all citizens in their jurisdication in case of crisis situations and one should comply with instruction given by local authorities.
Familiarizing oneself with the proper procedures can greatly increase the likelihood of surviving a crisis situation.
The Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C. has compiled a preparedness plan for Finns living in the areas of Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Embassy of Finland in Washington DC Preparedness Plan
Finnish Honorary Consulates in the US
The Consulate General of Finland In New York has compiled a preparedness plan for Finns residing in its consular jurisdiction (AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WV, WI, Virgin Island)
Consulate General of Finland in New York Prepardness Plan
The Los Angeles Consulate General's preparedness plan for Finns residing in its consular jurisdiction (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, NM, NV, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY):
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles Preparedness Plan
