Current affairs
Foreign Ministry to survey market for application submission services for visas and residence permits
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs is planning to launch a tendering process for outsourcing its entry permit application submission services in 2024. As a preparation for the upcoming tendering process, the Ministry will survey the market in autumn 2023.
Consulate General of Finland in New York is looking for a full time Office Services Attendant / Driver
Would you like to work for the happiest country in the world? Are you a skilled driver with the ability to perform office tasks as well? Submit your application for the position by October 5, 2023 and become a member of the working team of the Consulate General of Finland in New York!
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to Sunnyvale (CA), Palo Alto (CA), and Seattle (WA)
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to Sunnyvale (CA) October 23, 2023, Palo Alto (CA) October 24, 2023, and Seattle (WA) November 29 - December 1, 2023. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person. Identity card applications are also accepted.
Consulate General of Finland in NY will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago (IL) in October and to Lake Worth (FL) in November 2023
Consulate General of Finland in New York will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago (IL) in October 4-6 and to Lake Worth (FL) in November 6-9, 2023. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person. Identity card applications are also accepted.
Finland and the United States negotiate a defence cooperation agreement
A year ago, Finland and the United States opened negotiations on a new defence cooperation agreement. So far, three rounds of negotiations have been completed. Concluding the negotiations is an objective included in Finland’s new Government Programme. The Finnish Parliament needs to accept the agreement before it can be adopted. The agreement will reinforce Finland's security and promote the fulfilment of NATO membership obligations.