The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Birmingham represents Finnish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Finnish Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | The Wilkes Partnership LLP, 41 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RT, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1217 105934 +44 7866 039931 |
| Fax | +44 1212 334546 |
| LAantaa-Collier@wilkes.co.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Leenamari Aantaa-Collier, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Birmingham |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The Wilkes Partnership LLP, 41 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RT.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Finnish honorary consul in Birmingham
The honorary consul in Birmingham is a volunteer representative of Finland, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Leenamari Aantaa-Collier (since 1 April 2015). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +44 1217 105934 and e-mail LAantaa-Collier@wilkes.co.uk.
Its consular district covers Birmingham. Birmingham is in England. The embassy in London is roughly 160 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Finland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Finnish Embassy in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Finnish national day: 6 October. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Finland represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of Finland
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Plymouth – Honorary Consulate
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate
- Sheffield – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Finland in Birmingham
Can I get a Finnish passport at the honorary consulate in Birmingham?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Finnish honorary consul in Birmingham?
By phone on +44 1217 105934 or by e-mail to laantaa-collier@wilkes.co.uk.
Who runs the Finnish honorary office in Birmingham?
Leenamari Aantaa-Collier, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Birmingham honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Birmingham.
Do British citizens need a visa for Finland?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Finland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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