South Africa - Consulate of Finland in Johannesburg

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of Finland in Johannesburg !

However, Finland could have more than one consulate in South Africa besides Johannesburg.

When Finland has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Johannesburg you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Finland in South Africa of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Johannesburg 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 Finland in South Africa besides Johannesburg

Finnish Consulate in Cape Town - D3 Westlake Square - 1 Westlake Drive - Tokai 7945 - Cape Town - South Africa
Email: goran.palmgren@npp.co.za - Tel: (+27) 21 - 700 2800 - Website:

Finnish Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - 22 Silver Oak Avenue - Mount Edgecombe Old Village - Kwazulu Natal 4301 - P.O.Box 2502 - Durban - South Africa
Email: dahllund@telkomsa.net - Tel: (+27) 315 027 672 - Website: www.finlandia.com.za

Or the embassy of Finland in South Africa

Finnish Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa - 628 Leyds Street - Muckleneuk - P.O. Box 443 - Pretoria 0001 - South Africa
Email: sanomat.pre@formin.fi - Tel: (+27) 12-343 0275 - Website: www.finland.org.za

Consulate Appointment in Johannesburg

Most consulates in Johannesburg need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Finland in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 South Africa or Finland.

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