The consular section assists non-Finnish citizens with visa, residence and work permit questions.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays not exceeding 90 days within 6 months.
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
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Biometric residence permit cards with fingerprints will be introduced on 1 January 2012. Applications for a first residence permit must be filed personally with the Finnish Embassy or Consulate General in the country of origin. Applications cannot be submitted by an agent or sent by post.
The Finnish Immigration Service grants the residence permits for workers and students. However, you should first bring your application with the attachments to the Consulate General in New York or Los Angeles or the Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C. depending on your jurisdiction. Applicants will also be fingerprinted at the time of filing the application. The Embassy or Consulate will gather and check the documents before forwarding them for further processing to the Immigration Service. Please, read and follow the instructions carefully as incomplete applications will not be processed.
Please, remember to bring two (2) sets of application with the attachments.
For more information visit the website of Finnish Immigration Service.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Payment may be in the form of cash, a money order, or a certified check made out to "Embassy of Finland Washington DC", "Consulate General of Finland New York" or "Consulate General of Finland Los Angeles". Personal checks or credit cards are not accepted.
If you wish your residence permit card to be mailed back to you, please remember to bring payment for registered mail or for overnight delivery by FedEx as well. You may also provide a prepaid, self-addressed envelope with tracking number included.
The fees are subject to change according to the internal exchange rate. Please, check the current fees.
The fee is non-refundable and is subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
