Current affairs

All Finnish missions abroad and organisations issuing visas, including the Border Guard, Finnish Customs and the Police, started to use the new EU visa sticker on 11 November 2019

Consular section of the Embassy in Rome and Milan Office have adopted a new electronic appointment system.

From 1 October 2019, Schengen visas will be issued by the following seven embassies of Finland in Europe: Berlin, Dublin, London, Madrid, Nicosia, Sofia and Stockholm.

Ambassador-Designate of Finland Pia Rantala-Engberg presented her Letters of Credence to the President at Sant'Anton Palace, Ħ'Attard.

 

Finland places great significance on promoting equality in the world, and wishes to thank those who are working towards this common goal. To express its gratitude, Finland will be presenting special recognition to individuals and groups around the globe who are committed to advancing inclusivity in society. The names of the first recipients from 16 countries were released on Monday, with one of the honours going to Italy.

Our new Finland abroad website is online! The site is currently being updated.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Soini will visit Rome and Vatican City from 19 to 21 February and have a meeting with his Italian counterpart. This year marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Italy.

You can no longer use your driving licence to prove your identity when collecting a new passport or identity card. Only a passport or an ID card can be used for proof of identity.