Current affairs

The Embassy of Finland's customer service and switchboard are closed on all British and Finnish bank holidays in May and June. Please check the Embassy's opening times beforehand via our website.

Finland is preparing to apply for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On 15 May, the Government submitted a report to Parliament on Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and proposed that the President of the Republic decide that Finland will apply for membership in NATO after Parliament has been heard.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland advises that travellers should exercise special caution when travelling to the UK. Coronavirus restrictions and guidelines vary depending on whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Please check guidelines prior to travelling to your destination.

In line with the Government decision of 5 May, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 5 June 2022.

In line with the Government decision of 7 April, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 8 May 2022.

The Embassy of Finland will process passport and ID card applications in Edinburgh at Royal Scots Club on Wednesday 18th May and Thursday 19th May 2022. Appointments must be made in advance by emailing the Embassy.

The customer service and switchboard of the Finnish Embassy in London will be closed on Good Friday 15th April and Easter Monday 18th April 2022.

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited London on 14–15 March 2022. At the invitation of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson, President Niinistö attended the JEF Leaders' Summit and met Johnson bilaterally at his residence in Downing Street 10.

In line with the Government decision of 10 March, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 10 April 2022.

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö will travel to London to attend a JEF Leaders’ Summit on 14–15 March 2022.