Current affairs

Consulate General of Finland will process passports and ID cards in Seattle February 16th -18th 2022. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.

Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will process passports and ID cards in Portland February 14th -15th 2022. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.

Due to an error in ID card production, a batch of ID cards issued in November and December was printed on a card template that had already been taken out of use. ID cards issued to Finnish citizens on or after 2 August 2021 have a new design that was introduced following an amendment to the Identity Card Act required by the EU Regulation on identity cards.

The Government decided to reintroduce internal border control at Finland’s borders starting on Tuesday 28 December. The Government decided on the new restrictions at its session on 28 December. The decision will remain in force until 16 January 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected tourism in many ways, and even experienced travellers may encounter unexpected situations. We recommend that you plan and find out about matters in advance to make sure that your journey proceeds as planned. The Consular Services of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs approaches travellers in a letter with a number of tips on how to cope in various situations.

Finnish fashion can be classic and minimalistic in true Nordic style yet boldly patterned and colorful. If you’re hoping to surprise a loved one with a stylish gift, see this list for an introduction to some cool Finnish brands available in the U.S.

The dates are 31 January – 4 February 2022. An appointment is mandatory.

In line with the Government decision of 16 December, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue and health security measures will be tightened as of 20 December. The decision will remain in force until 16 January 2022

Christopher Burk has lived in Washington, D.C. for eight years. How did he end up from working on Capitol Hill to working as an Advisor on Sustainable Growth and Commerce at the Embassy of Finland?