Translation of documents
The Finnish authorities may require that documents issued in foreign languages be translated into Finnish, Swedish or English. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finnish missions abroad do not offer translation services.
The Finnish National Agency for Education maintains a registry of authorised translators in Finland(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window). Contact information for translators is available on The Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters’ (SKTL)(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) website.
For more information about authorised translators in other countries, contact the authorities of the country in question.
If a foreign document is translated abroad, the Finnish authorities may require you to have the translation legalised following the appropriate procedure.
Customer service: Embassy of Finland, Washington
Passport/identity card applicants, notarial services and citizenship declarations:
Customer service - by appointment only, Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:00am to noon.
Make an appointment(Link to another website.)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 202 298 5800, Mondays and Wednesdays 1.00 pm -3.00 pm
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
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Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles
Customer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles (Opens New Window)
Passport, citizenship declarations, notary services and residence permits (*limited category): book an appointment. (Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Residence permits: book an appointment.(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).
Other services: send us an email, [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 424 298 0493 Mondays to Thursdays 09.00-10.00
We recommend contacting us by email: [email protected].
Special opening hours (Opens New Window)
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa. (Opens New Window)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds” or "remigration", you and your family members need to visit a Consulate General.
Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, New York
The Consulate General's customer service is open by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM - 11.30 AM
Passport applicants, notarial services, citizenship declarations and residence permits (limited*): Book an appointment.(Link to another website.)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds”, you need to visit a Consulate General.
Immigration services via VFS global
Residence permits: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 212 750 4400, Monday to Thursday 9.00 am–12.00 pm
Special opening hours
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
Full contact informationCustomer service: Embassy of Finland, Washington
Passport/identity card applicants, notarial services and citizenship declarations:
Customer service - by appointment only, Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:00am to noon.
Make an appointment(Link to another website.)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 202 298 5800, Mondays and Wednesdays 1.00 pm -3.00 pm
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
Special opening hours (Opens New Window)
Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles
Customer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles (Opens New Window)
Passport, citizenship declarations, notary services and residence permits (*limited category): book an appointment. (Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Residence permits: book an appointment.(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).
Other services: send us an email, [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 424 298 0493 Mondays to Thursdays 09.00-10.00
We recommend contacting us by email: [email protected].
Special opening hours (Opens New Window)
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa. (Opens New Window)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds” or "remigration", you and your family members need to visit a Consulate General.
Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, New York
The Consulate General's customer service is open by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM - 11.30 AM
Passport applicants, notarial services, citizenship declarations and residence permits (limited*): Book an appointment.(Link to another website.)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds”, you need to visit a Consulate General.
Immigration services via VFS global
Residence permits: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 212 750 4400, Monday to Thursday 9.00 am–12.00 pm
Special opening hours
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
Full contact informationCustomer service: Embassy of Finland, Washington
Passport/identity card applicants, notarial services and citizenship declarations:
Customer service - by appointment only, Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:00am to noon.
Make an appointment(Link to another website.)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 202 298 5800, Mondays and Wednesdays 1.00 pm -3.00 pm
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
Special opening hours (Opens New Window)
Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles
Customer service: Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles (Opens New Window)
Passport, citizenship declarations, notary services and residence permits (*limited category): book an appointment. (Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Residence permits: book an appointment.(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).
Other services: send us an email, [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 424 298 0493 Mondays to Thursdays 09.00-10.00
We recommend contacting us by email: [email protected].
Special opening hours (Opens New Window)
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa. (Opens New Window)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds” or "remigration", you and your family members need to visit a Consulate General.
Full contact informationCustomer service: Consulate General of Finland, New York
The Consulate General's customer service is open by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM - 11.30 AM
Passport applicants, notarial services, citizenship declarations and residence permits (limited*): Book an appointment.(Link to another website.)
*If you apply for a residence permit “on other grounds”, you need to visit a Consulate General.
Immigration services via VFS global
Residence permits: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Visas: Book an appointment(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Other service appointments by email.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone inquiries: +1 212 750 4400, Monday to Thursday 9.00 am–12.00 pm
Special opening hours
We will inform about possible changes on our social media channels and our website finlandabroad.fi/usa.
Full contact informationTranslators and interpreters
In Finland: Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
In the United States: American Translators Association(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Finnish diplomatic missions do not provide translations or interpretations. The Embassy and the Consulates General are not responsible for the service content provided by external agents.