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Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 628 Leyds Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Finland, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    628 Leyds Street
    Muckleneuk
    Pretoria 0002
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 486 6700

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–1:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:59 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 628 Leyds Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Melrose House and Freedom Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, South Africa

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.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Midsummer Day: June 20 Flag of Finland
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Finland.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Finland without a visa. The most common types of Finland visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Short stay visas
  • Long stay visas

Head of Mission

Pekka Metso, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Finland to South Africa

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, South Africa, Finland also has 2 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Finland in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Finland in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (41.53 km away)
    Johannesburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 14 September 2025 at 11:33 PM (EST).

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