Nepal
Embassy of Finland, Kathmandu
In order to prove the authenticity of a copy of a document, the person seeking authentication must present the original document from which the (photo)copy was made. A photocopy can also be made at the Finnish mission.
Embassy customer service by appointment only.
Customer service hours: Mon - Thu 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.15
Residence permit, legalization and passport applications: please make an appointment by e-mail visa.kat(at)formin.fi.
NB! Visa and residence permit services suspended at the Embassy of Finland in Kathmandu until further notice from April 29th 2021.
Due to the rapid deterioration of COVID-19 situation and following the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur prohibitory order, the Embassy customer service will remain closed until further notice from 29th of April 2021.
On visa and residence permit matters, the Embassy can be reached via email at [email protected]
Consular services for Finnish citizens and foreign nationals with a permanent residence in Finland will continue as per usual. On consular matters, please contact the Embassy via email at [email protected] In an emergency situation, please contact the Foreign Ministry's 24/7 service on +358 9 1605 5555.
