Finland - Consulate of Switzerland in Lappeenranta |
You are a Finnish citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Lappeenranta situated in Finland. A consulate in Lappeenranta could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Lappeenranta and Finland in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Lappeenranta 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 Switzerland in Finland besides Lappeenranta
Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Lappeenranta, Finland - Paloasemantie 19 - 53100 Lappeenranta - FinlandEmail: lappeenranta@honrep.ch - Tel: (+358) 40 841 5472 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Finland
Swiss Embassy in Helsinki, Finland
Uudenmaankatu 16 A
00120 Helsinki
Finland
Email: hel.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
- Tel: (+358) 9 622 95 00
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/helsinki
Consulate Appointment in Lappeenranta
Most consulates in Lappeenranta need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta 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 Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Lappeenranta please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.