Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland still recommends to avoid all unnecessary travel to the UK. If you decide to travel, you must act responsibly and follow the recommendations and regulations issued by the authorities. Coronavirus restrictions and guidelines vary depending whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales of Northern Ireland. Please check guidelines prior to travelling to your destination.

The Embassy of Finland in London will process passport and ID card applications in Glasgow on Thursday 30th of September and Friday 1st of October 2021. Appointments must be booked in advance via email.

The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.

The Government has appointed Mikko Koivumaa as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs starting on 18 October 2021. The term of office will be five years. Koivumaa is currently Director of Communications at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.