Diplomatic representation of Finland in Canada
Finnish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Finland in Ottawa represents Finland in Canada and provides passport, identity card, citizenship and other consular services by prior appointment.
Contact details
Contact the Finnish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Finland is located on Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By appointment only
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Appointment required: The Embassy of Finland receives consular customers by prior appointment only. Book your appointment before travelling to the embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Finnish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Finland is located at 55 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official visiting and postal address is 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 850, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5, Canada.
Consular visitors should have a confirmed appointment before attending the embassy.
About the mission
About the Finnish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Finland in Ottawa is Finland’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Finland and Canada established diplomatic relations on November 21, 1947. The embassy represents Finland in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral cooperation in political, economic, security, commercial, cultural and other fields.
The embassy also provides consular services for Finnish citizens and other eligible applicants throughout Canada.
Finland’s network in Canada is complemented by honorary consulates, including honorary consular offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy of Finland in Ottawa provides passport, identity card, citizenship and other official consular services.
Finnish passports
Finnish citizens can apply for passports through the embassy. Passport applications requiring personal attendance are handled during a pre-booked consular appointment.
Finnish identity cards
Eligible Finnish citizens can apply for a Finnish identity card through the embassy. An identity card can also be applied for together with a passport.
Citizenship matters
The embassy provides information and consular assistance relating to eligible Finnish citizenship matters and procedures.
Notarial services
Finnish missions can provide eligible notarial services and certifications in accordance with Finnish consular rules.
Legalisation of documents
Applicants can obtain official information about the legalisation of documents and the requirements that apply when documents are intended for use in Finland.
Consular assistance
Finnish citizens in Canada can contact the embassy for eligible consular assistance. Urgent cases outside normal working hours are handled through the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 24/7 service.
Passport delivery: A new Finnish passport can be collected from the Embassy in Ottawa or from the Finnish honorary consulate in Toronto or Vancouver. Applicants can also arrange secure return delivery according to the embassy’s current instructions.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Personal consular service at the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa is available by appointment only.
The embassy provides an official online appointment system for consular visits. Customer service is currently available on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..
Applicants should select the appropriate service when arranging their appointment and review the required documents before attending.
Do not arrive without an appointment: The embassy explicitly states that consular customer service is provided by prior appointment only.
Travel and immigration
Visas and Residence Permits
Visa and residence permit applications in Canada do not all follow the same procedure as ordinary consular services at the Finnish Embassy.
Schengen visas
Finland is represented by Switzerland in visa matters in Canada. Applicants who require a Schengen visa for Finland should follow the official application procedure through the responsible Swiss representation.
Residence permits
Residence permit applicants generally begin their application through Enter Finland and then complete the required identity-verification and application steps through the designated Finnish residence permit service in Canada.
Official Finnish information directs visa enquiries to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal or Vancouver.
VFS Global operates Finnish residence permit application centres in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, with additional mobile service locations. The Finnish Embassy in Ottawa receives certain residence permit applicants who are not applying on the basis of work or study.
Check the correct application route: Do not book an ordinary embassy consular appointment for a Schengen visa. Visa and residence permit applications have separate official procedures.
Consular coverage
Consular Jurisdiction
The official Finnish mission directory lists the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa with Canada as its area of responsibility.
The embassy therefore serves as Finland’s resident diplomatic mission for Canada as a whole.
Finland also maintains a network of honorary consulates across Canada. Honorary consulates complement the embassy’s work and can provide certain limited services, but they do not handle visas or residence permit applications.
Check the service, not only the location: Some services may be available through an honorary consulate, while passports, immigration matters and other procedures have specific official arrangements. Check the instructions for your service before choosing an office.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the correct procedure and book an appointment before travelling to the Finnish Embassy in Ottawa.
Book your appointment
Personal consular service at the embassy is available by appointment only. Arrange your visit through Finland’s official appointment system.
Check the correct authority
Visa and many residence permit applications use separate procedures. Make sure the embassy is the correct place for the service you require.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements and bring the identification, application forms, photographs and supporting documents required for your procedure.
Emergency assistance: When the embassy is closed, Finnish citizens requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs 24/7 service at +358 9 1605 5555. The emergency service does not handle visa enquiries.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Finland is located at 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 850, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Finnish Embassy?
The embassy’s general telephone number is +1 613 288 2233.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Yes. The Embassy of Finland states that personal consular customer service is available by prior appointment only.
What are the consular customer service hours?
Customer service is currently available on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy of Finland provides passport services. Personal applications are handled through the embassy’s appointment system.
Where do I apply for a Finnish Schengen visa in Canada?
Finland is represented by Switzerland in visa matters in Canada. Official Finnish guidance directs visa applicants and enquiries to the responsible Swiss representation in Montreal or Vancouver.
Does the Finnish Embassy serve all of Canada?
Yes. Finland’s official mission directory lists Canada as the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa’s area of responsibility. Finland also maintains honorary consulates in Canada that provide certain limited services.
Official information
Sources
Official Finnish government sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointments, consular services and immigration arrangements on this page.