The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bristol is a volunteer-run office that assists Finnish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Finnish Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 35 Briarside Road, Fairways Park, Westbury of Trym, Bristol BS10 6JB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7786 536189 |
| finnish-consul.bristol@gmx.com | |
| Head of Mission | Geoffrey S. Parsons, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Bristol |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 35 Briarside Road, Fairways Park, Westbury of Trym, Bristol BS10 6JB.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Bristol
Finland is represented in Bristol by an honorary consul. Geoffrey S. Parsons holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +44 7786 536189 and e-mail finnish-consul.bristol@gmx.com.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Bristol. Bristol is in England. The embassy in London is roughly 170 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Finland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Finnish citizens contact the Finnish Embassy in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the Finnish national day: 6 October. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Finland’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Finland
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bristol
Does the Bristol honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Finnish Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Bristol?
By phone on +44 7786 536189 or by e-mail to finnish-consul.bristol@gmx.com.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Bristol?
Geoffrey S. Parsons, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Bristol honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Bristol.
Do Britons need a visa to visit 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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