About British Embassy Helsinki

Itäinen Puistotie 17
00140 Helsinki
Finland

Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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Fax (Chancery)
+358 (0) 9 2286 5284

Fax (Consular)
+358 (0) 9 2286 5262

To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/finland/british-embassy-helsinki

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Consular Section

Visits

By appointment only.

Visas

The British Embassy Helsinki does not process visa applications. For enquiries and the application procedure, please refer to the Finland page on the UK Border Agency website.

2024 public holidays

  • Tuesday 24 December
  • Wednesday 25 December
  • Thursday 26 December

2025 public holidays

  • Wednesday 1 January
  • Monday 6 January
  • Friday 18 April
  • Monday 21 April
  • Thursday 1 May
  • Thursday 29 May
  • Friday 30 May
  • Friday 20 June
  • Monday 25 August
  • Friday 5 December
  • Wednesday 24 December
  • Thursday 25 December
  • Friday 26 December

Getting to the embassy

Our office is located at Itäinen Puistotie 17 in the Kaivopuisto area of southern Helsinki. Find us on the map.

Taxis

Taxis in Helsinki are easy to use and often accept debit and credit cards as well as cash. Call +358 (0) 100 0700 to book a taxi.

Public transport

The Kaivopuisto tram stop is serviced by trams 2 (direction Olympiaterminaali) and 3 (direction Kaivopuisto).

For more information, visit the journey planner of the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL).