Current affairs

The new decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on fees charged for services provided by the Finnish Foreign Service in 2025 enters into force on 1 January 2025. Several services that are now provided free of charge will become subject to a fee as of 1 January 2025.

The Team Finland reform proceeds. After the transitional period, the foreign operations of Business Finland will be incorporated into the Foreign Service. The appropriation of Business Finland’s foreign network will be transferred to the administrative branch of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 1 January 2025. The service agreement ensures that the export promotion services will continue without interruption.

Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is closed on Wednesday 11 December 2024 from 12PM onwards due to an internal event. 24/7 service: +358 9 1605 5555 Assisting those in distress abroad. No visa enquiries. Calls will be recorded. E-mail: [email protected]

Finland is the first country in the world to commission a composer to create an official national soundscape. Ääniä is an original musical work by Lauri Porra, one of the country’s most celebrated composers. It takes the listener on a journey through the impressions, seasons and serene beauty of the happiest country in the world.

Embassy of Finland is closed on Thursday 5.12 for the National Day of Thailand and Fathers’ Day as well as on Finland Independence Day on Friday 6.12.2024.

Press release 13.11.2024

Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is closed on Tuesday 12 November 2024 due to internal training. 24/7 service: +358 9 1605 5555 Assisting those in distress abroad. No visa enquiries. Calls will be recorded. E-mail: [email protected]