Embassy of Finland, Pretoria
Finland's Mission in South Africa
Honorary consulates complement Finland's network of missions abroad.
Travelling abroad
Travel notification
It allows the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland to contact you in case of an emergency or a crisis.
24/7 service (no visa enquiries)
+358 9 1605 5555
paivystys.um@gov.fi
Assistance of Finnish nationals in distress abroad. No visa enquiries, visa matters are not urgent 24/7 service issues. Phone calls will be recorded.
Current affairs
Finland contributes to the global transition away from fossil fuels
Over 96% of Finland's electricity is generated from non-fossil sources, one of the highest shares in the world. Total fossil fuel consumption has been halved over the past 15 years, decreasing from 47% in 2010 to 26% in 2025.
Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.