British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland
British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, located at Itäinen Puistotie 17. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Itäinen Puistotie 17
00140 Helsinki
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Telephone
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Fax
+358 9 22865284
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:30 PMThursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PMFriday 9:00 AM–4:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–4:30 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–4:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Helsinki: 12:16 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at Itäinen Puistotie 17, the embassy is near key landmarks like Market Square (Kauppatori) and Uspenski Cathedral. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Midsummer Day:
June 20
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All Saints' Day:
October 31
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Independence Day:
December 6
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Christmas Day:
December 25
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Notarize certain documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Finnish passport, you do not need a visa to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
Laura Davies, Ambassador
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of Finland.
- Copenhagen, Denmark (Embassy)
- Reykjavik, Iceland (Embassy)
- Oslo, Norway (Embassy)
- Stockholm, Sweden (Embassy)
- Umeå, Sweden (Honorary Consul)
- Malmö, Sweden (Honorary Consul)
- Gothenburg, Sweden (Honorary Consul)
See also
Finland in United Kingdom
Finland has 14 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Market Square (Kauppatori)
(1.38 km away)
Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
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Uspenski Cathedral
(1.41 km away)
Kanavakatu 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
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Esplanadi Park
(1.51 km away)
Esplanadi, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
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Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
(1.63 km away)
Suomenlinna C40, 00190 Helsinki, Finland
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Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
(5.40 km away)
Seurasaari, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
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Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
(2.78 km away)
Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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Nearby Airports
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Helsinki Airport (HEL)
(17.94 km away)
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Turku Airport (TKU)
(153.78 km away)
Turku -
Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
(158.53 km away)
Tampere
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This page was last edited on 15 April 2026 at 05:12 AM (EST).