Finland - Consulate of Latvia in Kuopio

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

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Latvian Honorary Consulate in Kuopio, Finland - Savilahdentie 10 - 70101 Kuopio - Finland

Tel: (+358) 44 719 7200

Fax: (+358) 17 197 300

Email: tapio.kankaanpaa@sok.fi

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Kuopio 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 Latvia in Finland besides Kuopio

Latvian Honorary Consulate in Kotka, Finland - Keskuskatu 10 - 48100 Kotka - Finland
Email: kai.k.holmberg@gmail.com - Tel: (+358) 44 3500 436 - Website:

Latvian Honorary Consulate in Kuopio, Finland - Savilahdentie 10 - 70101 Kuopio - Finland
Email: tapio.kankaanpaa@sok.fi - Tel: (+358) 44 719 7200 - Website:

Latvian Honorary Consulate in Mariehamn, Finland - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: embassy.finland@mfa.gov.lv - Tel: (+358) 9 476 472 44 (Embassy in Helsinki) - Website: www.latvia.fi

Latvian Consulate in Oulu, Finland c/o Oulun Osuuspankki Isokatu 14 90100 Oulu Finland
Email: timo.levo@op.fi - Tel: (+358) 10 2535 200 - Website:

Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Pori, Finland - Sivukuja 7 - 28400 Ulvila - Finland
Email: tapio.aho@hansa.fi - Tel: (+358) 50 561 1511 - Website:

Or the embassy of Latvia in Finland

Latvian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Armfeltintie 10 00150 Helsinki Finland
Email: embassy.finland@mfa.gov.lv consulate.finland@mfa.gov.lv - Tel: (+358) 9 476 472 44 - Website: www.am.gov.lv/helsinki

Consulate Appointment in Kuopio

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

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