Honorary representation of Finland in Canada

Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto

The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Toronto provides consular guidance, selected document services and passport collection for Finnish citizens and other eligible customers.

Contact details

Contact the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto

The Honorary Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Peter Auvinen and provides customer service by appointment.

Official post
Honorary Consulate of Finland in Toronto
Honorary Consul
Peter Auvinen
Consular Services Coordinator
Laura McSwiggan
Address
2 Bloor Street West
Suite 2109
Toronto, ON M4W 3E2
Canada
Telephone
Customer service
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By appointment only

Appointment required: Customer service at the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto is available by appointment only.

Consulate location

Where is the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto?

The Honorary Consulate is located at 2 Bloor Street West in central Toronto.

The current official address is 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2109, Toronto, ON M4W 3E2, Canada.

About the consulate

About the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto

The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Toronto forms part of Finland’s diplomatic and consular network in Canada.

The post is headed by Honorary Consul Peter Auvinen. Finland also assigns a Consular Services Coordinator to the Toronto office, reflecting the additional customer-service functions available at this honorary post.

The Toronto office complements the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa and Finland’s network of honorary consulates throughout Canada.

Honorary consuls also promote economic, commercial and cultural ties between Finland and Canada.

Available assistance

Consular Services

The Toronto Honorary Consulate offers selected services within Finland’s consular network.

Passport collection

A new Finnish passport can be collected from the Honorary Consulate in Toronto when the document has been issued and the applicable collection arrangements have been made.

Selected notarial services

Certain notarized certificates and document-related procedures may be available through Finland’s honorary consular network.

Consular guidance

Finnish citizens can contact the Toronto office for guidance on consular matters and assistance in identifying the competent Finnish authority.

Assistance in difficult situations

The Honorary Consulate can assist Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland in contacting local authorities or the Embassy when consular support is required.

Document guidance

The Toronto office can provide guidance on certain document-certification and authentication procedures handled within Finland’s consular system.

Business and cultural contacts

The Honorary Consulate also supports Finland’s economic and cultural relations and may assist Finnish companies with local contacts and information.

Passport applications: The Toronto Honorary Consulate does not accept applications for Finnish passports. Applications must be submitted through a Finnish mission authorized to process them.

Visas and residence permits: Finnish honorary consuls do not process visa or residence-permit applications.

Visiting arrangements

Appointments

Customer service at the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto is available by appointment only.

The current official customer-service hours are 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 contact the office before attending and confirm that the requested service is available in Toronto.

No walk-in assumption: Published customer-service hours do not mean that visitors can attend without an appointment.

Visitor information

Before You Visit

Confirm your appointment and make sure the Toronto office can provide the service you need before travelling.

Book first

Customer service is provided only by appointment. Contact the Honorary Consulate before attending.

Check passport procedures

You can collect an issued Finnish passport in Toronto, but you cannot submit a new passport application at the Honorary Consulate.

Prepare your documents

For notarial or document-related services, confirm which original documents and identification must be presented at your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Finnish Honorary Consulate Toronto FAQ

Is there a Finnish Honorary Consulate in Toronto?

Yes. Finland maintains an active Honorary Consulate at 2 Bloor Street West in Toronto.

Who is the Finnish Honorary Consul in Toronto?

Peter Auvinen is currently listed by Finland and the Government of Ontario as Honorary Consul.

What is the address?

The current official address is 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2109, Toronto, ON M4W 3E2, Canada.

What is the telephone number?

The current official telephone number is +1 416 964 0066.

What is the email address?

The current customer-service email address is toronto.ott@gov.fi.

What are the customer-service hours?

Customer service is available by appointment on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Can I apply for a Finnish passport in Toronto?

No. Finnish honorary consuls do not accept passport applications.

Can I collect my new Finnish passport in Toronto?

Yes. Finland states that an issued new passport can be collected from the Honorary Consulate in Toronto when the appropriate collection arrangements have been made.

Can I apply for a Finnish visa or residence permit there?

No. Finnish honorary consuls do not process visa or residence-permit applications.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official Finnish listing states that customer service at the Toronto Honorary Consulate is available by appointment only.

Official information

Sources

Official Finnish and Ontario government sources used to verify the honorary post, officeholders, address, contact information, customer-service hours and available services.