Finland - Consulate of Ireland in Kotka

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

The difference between consulates found in Kotka 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 Ireland in Finland besides Kotka

Or the embassy of Ireland in Finland

Irish Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Erottajankatu 7 A PL 33 00131 Helsinki Finland
Email: helsinkiembassy@dfa.ie - Tel: (+358) 9 68 24 240 - Website: www.embassyofireland.fi

Consulate Appointment in Kotka

Most consulates in Kotka need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Kotka 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 Kotka 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 Ireland.

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