Current affairs

Protecting nature and tackling the existential threat of climate change is a top priority for Finland. Finland aims to become carbon-neutral already by 2035, as the first advanced economy in the world.

US companies operating in Finland can now take advantage of Finland’s new tax-based incentives, which bring tax relief on the costs of research and development projects and enhance employee engagement through tax-free shares. Ranked first in the global Covid Economic Recovery Index, Finland offers a safe research and development environment now and in the future.

Consulate General of Finland in New York will bring the portable passport unit to Lake Worth, FL, on 26-29 April 2021. An appointment is mandatory.

Respond to the European Commission’s questionnaire on an online visa application process.

To support people travelling on essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, Finnish missions abroad keep their websites updated on local travel restrictions. Rules and guidance in different countries can change rapidly, which is why the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises people travelling on business to always check the official website of the country of destination, to consider whether the trip is essential, and to act responsibly.

Embassy of Finland and Consulate General in New York and in Los Angeles will be closed on Good Friday 04/02 and on Easter Monday 04/05

At Circular City Week New York 2021, the Consulate General of Finland and Business Finland presented a panel discussion tackling the urgent environmental challenges in the textile and fashion industries and introduced compelling case examples on transforming these industries with innovations from Finland.

Nordic and American architects and mass timber experts stepped on a virtual stage on March 23rd, 2021, to share their ideas on timber as a game-changer for the construction industry. The event was hosted by the Consulates General of Finland and Sweden in New York as part of the annual Circular City Week.

The United States has suspended entry for most non-U.S. citizens coming from China, Brazil, Iran, and several European countries, Finland included, with some exceptions depending on your reason for travel and visa status.