Honorary representation of Finland in Canada
Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Vancouver provides Finnish passport and identity-card services, passport collection, selected document services and consular assistance by appointment.
Contact details
Contact the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
The Honorary Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Tom Nyberg and provides customer service by appointment.
Suite 1480
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2
Canada
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By appointment only
Appointment required: Customer service at the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver is available by appointment only.
Consulate location
Where is the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver?
The Honorary Consulate is located on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver.
The current official address is Suite 1480, 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2, Canada.
About the consulate
About the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Vancouver forms part of Finland’s diplomatic and consular network in Canada.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Tom Nyberg. Tanja Sabell is listed as Coordinator and supports the customer-service functions provided through the Vancouver office.
Vancouver is one of two Finnish honorary consular posts in Canada with expanded passport and identity-card functions. The other is Toronto.
The office complements the Embassy of Finland in Ottawa and Finland’s wider network of honorary consuls across Canada.
Available services
Consular Services
The Vancouver Honorary Consulate has a broader service role than most Finnish honorary consular posts in Canada.
Finnish passport applications
Finnish citizens can submit passport applications in Vancouver. Applications must be made in person and by appointment.
Finnish identity-card applications
Eligible applicants can also submit applications for Finnish identity cards through the Vancouver Honorary Consulate.
Passport collection
An issued new Finnish passport can be collected from the Vancouver Honorary Consulate by the applicant or by an authorized person under Finland’s current collection rules.
Selected notarial services
Certain notarized certificates and document-related procedures can be available through Finland’s honorary consular network.
Consular guidance
Finnish citizens can contact the Vancouver office for guidance on consular matters and help identifying the competent Finnish authority.
Assistance in difficult situations
The Honorary Consulate can assist Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland with contacts to local authorities or the Embassy when consular support is required.
Special passport-service location: Vancouver is one of the Finnish honorary consulates in Canada specifically authorized to handle passport and identity-card applications.
Visas and residence permits: Visa and residence-permit applications are not handled by the Vancouver Honorary Consulate through its honorary-consular function. Follow Finland’s current official application channels for these services.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
Customer service at the Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver is available by appointment only.
Current 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..
Passport and identity-card applications must be submitted in person. Applicants should book an appointment before travelling to the office.
Personal attendance: Finnish passport and identity-card applications submitted in Canada require the applicant to attend the authorized mission in person.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Book your appointment and prepare all required documents before travelling to the Vancouver Honorary Consulate.
Book an appointment
All customer service is by appointment. Do not rely on the published service hours as walk-in hours.
Prepare passport documents
Passport and identity-card applications require specific identification, photographs and supporting documentation. Review Finland’s current instructions before attending.
Confirm collection arrangements
If you are collecting an issued passport in Vancouver, confirm that the document has arrived and that the office is ready for collection before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Honorary Consulate Vancouver FAQ
Is there a Finnish Honorary Consulate in Vancouver?
Yes. Finland maintains an active Honorary Consulate at 1188 West Georgia Street in Vancouver.
Who is the Finnish Honorary Consul in Vancouver?
Tom Nyberg is currently listed by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Province of British Columbia as Honorary Consul.
What is the current address?
The current official address is Suite 1480, 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 604 688 4483.
What is the email address?
The current customer-service email address is Vancouver.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 Vancouver?
Yes. Finland specifically authorizes its Honorary Consulates in Vancouver and Toronto to accept Finnish passport applications. Applications must be made in person and by appointment.
Can I apply for a Finnish identity card in Vancouver?
Yes. Finnish identity-card applications can also be submitted through the Vancouver Honorary Consulate under Finland’s current procedures.
Can I collect a new Finnish passport in Vancouver?
Yes. An issued new Finnish passport can be collected from the Vancouver Honorary Consulate by the applicant or an authorized person in accordance with Finland’s current collection rules.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Customer service at the Vancouver Honorary Consulate is available by appointment only.
Official information
Sources
Official Finnish and British Columbia government sources used to verify the honorary post, officeholders, contact information, customer-service hours and passport and identity-card services.