For Finnish residents and travellers in the Borlänge area, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Borlänge is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Zedendahls Advokatbyrå, Sveagränd 1, 784 33 Borlänge, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 243 21 72 70 |
| Fax | +46 243 865 56 |
| sam.heino@zedendahl.se | |
| Head of Mission | Sam Heino, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Zedendahls Advokatbyrå, Sveagränd 1, 784 33 Borlänge.
- When it is open: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00; Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
What does the honorary consul in Borlänge do?
Finland is represented in Borlänge by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Sam Heino. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2014. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Monday to Thursday 08:00–17:00; Friday 08:00–16:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. To arrange a visit, call +46 243 21 72 70 and e-mail sam.heino@zedendahl.se.
Borlänge lies in Dalarna County. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm: about 195 km.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Finnish citizens are issued by the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. The Finnish national day, 6 December, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Finland’s offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Finland
- Borås – Honorary Consulate
- Borlänge – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Gävle – Honorary Consulate
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Haparanda – Honorary Consulate
- Karlskoga – Honorary Consulate
- Karlstad – Honorary Consulate
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Norrköping – Honorary Consulate
- Skellefteå – Honorary Consulate
- Sundsvall – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
- Uppsala – Honorary Consulate
- Västerås – Honorary Consulate
- Visby – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Finland in Borlänge
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Borlänge?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Borlänge honorary office of Finland?
By phone on +46 243 21 72 70 or by e-mail to sam.heino@zedendahl.se.
Who runs the Finnish honorary office in Borlänge?
Sam Heino, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Finland with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Sam Heino been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2014, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Finland (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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