Kazakhstan - Consulate of Finland in Shymkent

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Finland in Shymkent !

However, Finland could have more than one consulate in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent.

When Finland has more consulates located in Kazakhstan ouside of Shymkent you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan besides Shymkent

Finnish Consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan c/o Outokumpu Techonology Representative Office Bogengai Batyr 188-12 Almaty Kazakhstan
Email: murat.ramazanov@outotec.com outo@itte.kz - Tel: (+7) (7272) 922 715 - Website:

Or the embassy of Finland in Kazakhstan

Finnish Embassy in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan Astana Tower 17th floor 12 Samal Microdistrict 010000 Nur Sultan Kazakhstan
Email: Sanomat.NUR@formin.fi - Tel: (+7) 7172-44 21 21 - Website: finlandabroad.fi/web/kaz/mission

Consulate Appointment in Shymkent

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

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