Honorary representation of Finland in Canada
Finnish Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sault Ste. Marie provides local consular guidance, selected notarial services and assistance for Finnish citizens and other eligible persons in Sault Ste. Marie.
Contact details
Contact the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie
The Honorary Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Shirley Mäntylä.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5T8
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 Sault Ste. Marie?
The Honorary Consulate is located at 28 Varsity Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Finland’s current official listing gives the address as 28 Varsity Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5T8, Canada.
About the consulate
About the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sault Ste. Marie forms part of Finland’s network of honorary consular representation across Canada.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Shirley Mäntylä. Honorary consuls are private individuals who perform their consular duties on a part-time basis and complement Finland’s diplomatic mission network.
The Honorary Consulate provides a local point of contact for Finnish citizens in Sault Ste. Marie and can help them identify the appropriate Finnish authority when a matter falls outside the Honorary Consul’s powers.
Honorary consuls also support Finland’s commercial, cultural and community relations in their local areas.
Available assistance
Consular Services
Finland defines a limited range of consular functions for its honorary consular network.
Consular guidance
Finnish citizens can contact the Honorary Consulate for advice on consular matters and assistance in identifying the competent Finnish authority.
Assistance in difficult situations
The Honorary Consul can advise Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland who encounter difficulties while temporarily abroad and assist them in contacting local authorities or the nearest Finnish mission.
Selected notarial certificates
Finland states that certain types of notarized certificates can be obtained through an honorary consul, depending on the document and procedure.
Business and cultural contacts
Honorary consuls support Finland’s economic and cultural relations and may assist Finnish companies with information about local conditions and potential 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.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie
The official Canadian diplomatic directory assigns the Sault Ste. Marie honorary consular post responsibility for the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
- City of Sault Ste. Marie
Finnish citizens elsewhere in Northern Ontario may fall within the district of another Finnish honorary consul or should contact the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa for guidance.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether your procedure can be handled through the Sault Ste. Marie post.
Arrange your visit
Current regular public opening hours are not published on Finland’s official Sault Ste. Marie listing. Contact the Honorary Consul in advance.
Check the correct service
Passport applications, visa matters and residence permits cannot be handled through the Sault Ste. Marie Honorary Consulate.
Prepare your documents
For an eligible notarial or other consular service, ask the Honorary Consulate which original documents and identification are required.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Honorary Consulate Sault Ste. Marie FAQ
Is there a Finnish Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie?
Yes. Finland maintains an active Honorary Consulate in Sault Ste. Marie headed by Honorary Consul Shirley Mäntylä.
Who is the Finnish Honorary Consul in Sault Ste. Marie?
Shirley Mäntylä is currently listed by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs as Honorary Consul.
What is the address of the Finnish Honorary Consulate?
The current official address is 28 Varsity Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5T8, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 705 989 9348.
What is the email address?
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs currently lists shirley.mantyla@shaw.ca.
Which area does the Sault Ste. Marie Honorary Consulate serve?
The official Canadian diplomatic directory assigns the post responsibility for the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport in Sault Ste. Marie?
No. Finland states that honorary consuls do not accept passport applications.
Can I apply for a Finnish visa or residence permit there?
No. Finnish honorary consuls do not process visa or residence-permit applications.
Can the Honorary Consul provide notarial services?
Finland states that certain types of notarized certificates may be available through an honorary consul. Contact the Sault Ste. Marie office to confirm whether your specific document can be handled locally.
What are the opening hours?
Current regular public opening hours are not published on Finland’s official Sault Ste. Marie listing. Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting.
Official information
Sources
Official Finnish and Canadian government sources used to verify the honorary post, Honorary Consul, contact information, consular district and scope of services.