South Africa - Consulate of Finland in Welkom

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of Finland in Welkom !

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

When Finland has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom

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 Welkom

Most consulates in Welkom need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Finland in Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.