Finland's Mission in The United Kingdom

Embassy of Finland, London

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Current affairs
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Changes in travelling to UK from 2nd April 2025

As of April 2025, all travellers to UK will have to obtain a visa or ETA (electronic travel authorisation) prior to entering the country.

Travel doesn’t always go smoothly – Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps travellers abroad

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 205,000 customers last year. Over the course of the year, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,800 times in total.

News | 15.1.2025 |

The embassy will be closed on Friday 24 January

Press releases | 12.12.2024 |

New Ministry for Foreign Affairs decree on fees for 2025 enters into force on 1 January 2025

Press releases | 11.12.2024 |

Service agreement ensures continuity of export promotion work

News | 10.12.2024 | Embassy of Finland, London

Embassy is closing times during Christmas and New Year

News | 6.12.2024 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Finland Debuts the World’s First National Soundscape

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Travelling abroad

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Assistance of Finnish nationals in distress abroad. No visa inquiries, visa matters are not urgent 24/7 service issues. Phone calls will be recorded.

Calendar

Jenufa featuring Karita Mattila

15.1. – 1.2.2025

Jakub Hruša conducts Claus Guth’s Olivier award-winning production of Janáček’s Jenůfa. A gripping opera of shame, betrayal and redemption. Featuring Karita Mattila as Kostlnicka.
London | Performance |

Trumpetist Verneri Pohjola with BBC Symphony Orchestra

24.1.2025

Hush…when the great Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho died in 2023, she left behind her a trumpet concerto unlike any other, crafted to showcase the remarkable, genre-crossing artistry of trumpeter Ve...
London | Music |

John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic

24.1.2025

As part of Sheffield International Concert Season 2024/25 with Chief Conductor John Storgårds.
Sheffield | Music |

Magnus Lindberg's clarinet concerto

25.1.2025

Kensington Symphony Orchestra is joined by Michael Collins for Magnus Lindberg’s Clarinet Concerto (2001-02) – the renowned soloist’s first London performance of the work.
London | Music |