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Embassy of France in Helsinki, Finland

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Embassy of France in Helsinki, Finland, located at Itäinen Puistotie 13. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Itäinen Puistotie 13
    00140 Helsinki
    Finland

  • Telephone

    +358 9 618 780

  • Emergency Phone

    +358 (0) 400 427 275

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:15 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Helsinki: 12:17 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Itäinen Puistotie 13, 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.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Helsinki, Finland

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.

  • Midsummer Day: June 20 Flag of Finland
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • All Saints' Day: October 31 Flag of Finland / November 1 Flag of France
  • Armistice Day: November 11 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Helsinki, Finland:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Finnish passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Raja Rabia, Ambassador

Online Resources

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

Additional Missions in Finland

Besides Embassy of France in Helsinki, Finland, France also has 9 representations in the following cities of Finland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Finland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Finland in France

Finland has 13 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 26 June 2025 at 01:27 AM (EST).

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