China - Consulate of Finland in Shanghai

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

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Finnish Consulate General in Shanghai, China CITIC Square 2501-2505, 25 th floor 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai 200041 China

Tel: (+86) 21-5292 9900

Fax: (+86) 21-5292 9880

Email: sanomat.sng@formin.fi

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Shanghai 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 China besides Shanghai

Finnish Consulate General in Guangzhou, China 3309B-12 Citic Plaza 233 Tianhe Bei Road Guangzhou 510613 China
Email: sanomat.kan@formin.fi - Tel: (+86) 20 3877 0188 - Website: www.finland.cn

Finnish Consulate General in Shanghai, China CITIC Square 2501-2505, 25 th floor 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai 200041 China
Email: sanomat.sng@formin.fi - Tel: (+86) 21-5292 9900 - Website:

Or the embassy of Finland in China

Finnish Embassy in Beijing, China Beijing Kerry Centre Level 26, South Tower Guanghua Lu 1 Beijing 100020 China
Email: sanomat.pek@formin.fi - Tel: (+86) 10-8529 8541 / 2 - Website: www.finland-in-china.com

Consulate Appointment in Shanghai

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

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