For Finnish residents and travellers in the Dover area, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dover is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Hammond House, Limekiln Street, Dover, Kent, Dover CT17 9EF, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1304 248322 +44 7767 347810 |
| Fax | +44 1304 240374 |
| jgr@georgehammond.com | |
| Head of Mission | James Ryeland, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Dover |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Hammond House, Limekiln Street, Dover, Kent, Dover CT17 9EF.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Finnish honorary consul in Dover
The honorary consul in Dover is a volunteer representative of Finland, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is James Ryeland. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 1304 248322 and e-mail jgr@georgehammond.com.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Dover. The office is located in England. The embassy in London is roughly 110 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
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays; the Finnish national day (6 October) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Finland represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of Finland
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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 Dover
Can I get a Finnish passport at the honorary consulate in Dover?
Finnish passports are issued through the Finnish Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Dover honorary office of Finland?
By phone on +44 1304 248322 or by e-mail to jgr@georgehammond.com.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Dover?
James Ryeland, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Finnish honorary consul in Dover cover?
Its consular district is Dover.
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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