Finland's Mission in the United States
Embassy of Finland, Washington, D.C.
Consulates General of Finland, New York and Los Angeles
Honorary consulates complement Finland's network of missions abroad.
Current affairs
In European elections, 15,221 voters cast their vote at advance polling stations abroad
A total of 15,071 persons visited the Finnish diplomatic and consular missions abroad to vote in advance in the elections to the European Parliament. Altogether 150 crew members voted on board Finnish vessels. In the 2019 European elections, 16,547 persons voted abroad at the Finnish missions and on board vessels.
Government proposal on Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States submitted to Parliament
Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on the acceptance and bringing into force of the Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States on 30 May. The proposal consists of the act bringing into force the agreement and ten related acts. According to the proposal, the acceptance of the agreement will require a two-thirds majority decision of Parliament.
Advance voting in the US in June’s European elections
The voting day for the European elections in Finland is Sunday 9 June 2024. Abroad, advance voting will be conducted between 29 May and 1 June 2024, but many of the advance polling stations abroad are open for a shorter period than this.
Schengen visa fees to increase in June
The European Commission decided on 22 May 2024 to increase Schengen visa fees as of 11 June 2024. The increase will apply worldwide.
Travelling abroad
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