Portable passport machine in San Diego on March 15, 2019

The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only. You can also apply for a Finnish identity card at the same time. If you apply for an identity card and a passport at the same time, a lower than normal fee will be charged for the ID card.

To schedule an appointment please contact Honorary Consul Kathrin S. Mautino or her assistant, Brian Bustos.

Telephone +1 619 236 9202, e-mail [email protected]

Date & time:    March 15, 2019 9:00 am – 4:00pm         

Place:              Honorary Consulate of Finland
                        1446 Front Street, Suite 205 
                        San Diego, CA 92101

Instructions for passport/ID-card applications(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)

The application process is virtually the same as at the Consulate except:
1. the applicant needs to provide copies of the original documents brought to the appointment.
2. the application form is filled out in advance but not signed until the appointment.

The Consulate General will send the application form to all confirmed applicants before the trip takes place. The passport fee needs to be paid with a money order/certified check/cashier's check made out to the ”Embassy of Finland Consular Fees Los Angeles”. Please note that the fees may change monthly; please check our service fees(Link to another website.) in March for the correct amount.

Applications can only be processed when the applicant’s personal information in the Population Information System is correct and up-to-date (e.g. name). The applicant shall ensure that the personal information is correct according to the Population Information Act (661/2009). You can check your information from the Local Register Office (Link to another website.)once a year without any fees.

More information:
Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles
tel. +1 310 203 9903 ext. 4
e-mail [email protected]

In Finland passport/ID-card applications can be submitted at the local police station(Link to another website.).

Please note that the Consulate General of Finland reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the trip at any time due to technical reasons or if the desired amount of applications is not reached.