Finland - Consulate of Canada in Helsinki

You are a Finnish citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in Helsinki situated in Finland. A consulate in Helsinki could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of Helsinki and Finland in the relationships with the government of Canada.

The difference between consulates found in Helsinki are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Canada in Finland besides Helsinki

Or the embassy of Canada in Finland

Canadian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Pohjoisesplanadi 25B 00100 Helsinki P.O. Box 779 00101 Helsinki Finland
Email: hsnki@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+358) (9) 228 530 - Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/finland-finlande/

Consulate Appointment in Helsinki

Most consulates in Helsinki need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in Helsinki first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Helsinki do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Finland or Canada.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Helsinki please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.