Honorary representation of Finland in Canada
Finnish Honorary Consulate in Montreal
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Montreal provides local consular guidance, selected notarial services and assistance for Finnish citizens and other eligible persons in Canada.
Contact details
Contact the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Montreal
The Honorary Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Jacques Darche and is located in downtown Montreal.
Suite 2100
Montréal, QC H2Z 1S8
Canada
Before visiting: Contact the Honorary Consulate in advance to confirm current visiting arrangements and whether your procedure can be handled locally.
Consulate location
Where is the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
The Honorary Consulate is located on Côte du Beaver Hall in central Montreal.
The current official address is 1080 Côte du Beaver Hall, Suite 2100, Montréal, QC H2Z 1S8, Canada.
About the consulate
About the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Montreal
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Montreal forms part of Finland’s network of honorary consular representation across Canada.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Jacques Darche. Finland’s honorary consuls are private individuals who perform their consular duties on a part-time basis and complement Finland’s diplomatic mission network.
Honorary consuls provide local guidance and assistance to Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland and can help them contact local authorities or the nearest Finnish diplomatic mission when necessary.
The Montreal post also supports economic, commercial and cultural relations between Finland and Canada.
Available assistance
Consular Services
Finland defines a limited but useful range of functions for its honorary consuls.
Consular guidance
Finnish citizens can contact the Honorary Consulate for advice on consular matters and help identifying the competent Finnish authority for their case.
Assistance in difficult situations
The Honorary Consul can advise Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland who encounter difficulties while temporarily abroad and help them contact local authorities or a Finnish diplomatic mission.
Selected notarial certificates
Finland states that certain notarized certificates can be obtained through an honorary consul, depending on the type of document and procedure.
Signature authentication
Finnish missions state that signatures can be authenticated through honorary consulates in Canada when the applicable requirements are met.
Document certification
Certain certifications concerning the content or authenticity of eligible documents may be available through Finland’s honorary consular network.
Business and cultural contacts
Honorary consuls support Finland’s commercial and cultural relations and may help Finnish companies obtain information about local business conditions and contacts.
Passport applications: Finnish honorary consuls do not accept passport applications. Passport procedures must be handled through a Finnish mission authorized to provide passport services.
Visas and residence permits: Honorary consuls do not process Finnish visa or residence-permit applications.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether your procedure falls within the honorary post’s authority.
Arrange your visit
Current regular public opening hours are not published on Finland’s official Montreal honorary-consulate listing. Contact the office in advance.
Check the correct service
Passport applications, visa matters and residence permits cannot be handled through the Montreal Honorary Consulate.
Prepare your documents
For an eligible notarial or document service, ask the Honorary Consulate which identification and original documents you must present.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Honorary Consulate Montreal FAQ
Is there a Finnish Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
Yes. Finland maintains an active Honorary Consulate at 1080 Côte du Beaver Hall in Montreal.
Who is the Finnish Honorary Consul in Montreal?
Jacques Darche is currently listed by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Government of Quebec as Honorary Consul.
What is the address of the Finnish Honorary Consulate?
The current official address is 1080 Côte du Beaver Hall, Suite 2100, Montréal, QC H2Z 1S8, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 438 943 7954.
What is the email address?
The current Government of Quebec directory lists FinlandConsulMontreal@prelia.com.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport in Montreal?
Not through the Honorary Consulate. Finland expressly states that honorary consuls do not accept passport applications.
Can I apply for a Finnish visa at the Honorary Consulate?
No. Finnish honorary consuls do not process visa applications.
Can I apply for a Finnish residence permit there?
No. Residence-permit matters are not handled by Finnish honorary consuls.
Can the Honorary Consul authenticate a signature?
Finland states that signature authentication can be available through its honorary consulates in Canada when the applicable requirements are met.
What are the opening hours?
Current regular public opening hours are not published on Finland’s official Montreal listing. Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting.
Official information
Sources
Official Finnish and Quebec government sources used to verify the honorary post, Honorary Consul, address, contact information and scope of services.