Embassy of Finland, Kathmandu
Customer service
Embassy customer service by appointment only.
Customer service hours: Monday-Thursday 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.15. Customer service hours for telephone inquiries: Monday-Thursday 11.00-12.00.
Legalization and passport applications: please make an appointment by e-mail visa.kat(at)gov.fi.
Resident Permit and Visa-related matters: VFS Global Visa Application Center accepts Finland’s Schengen visa applications on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm and resident permit applications Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. An appointment at the Visa Application Center can be booked in advance either on the website of the VFS Global Visa Application Center(Link to another website.) or through the Call Center. Resident permit bookings(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Consular services are available for Finnish citizens and foreign nationals with a permanent residence in Finland. 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.
Office hours
Mon - Thu 8.00 - 16.15, Fri 8.00 - 13.15
Exceptional opening hours
The Embassy of Finland will be closed during the following days in 2023.
March 6: Holi
April 7: Good Friday
April 10: Easter Monday
May 1: May Day
June 23: Midsummer Eve
October 23–25: Dashain
November 13–15: Tihar
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (Visa and residence permit matters)
Telephone exchange
- +977 144 172 21
- +977 144 166 36
- +977 144 411 64
- +977 144 174 43
Fax
- +977 144 167 03
Post address
Embassy of Finland
G.P.O Box 2126
KATMANDU
NEPAL
Visiting address
Bansidhar Marg 17
Bishalnagar
KATHMANDU
NEPAL
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