Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Gävle helps Finnish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Mellansvenska Handelskammaren, Linnévägen 1, 802 67 Gävle, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 626 77 65 |
| antti.vainio@mellansvenskahandelskammaren.se | |
| Head of Mission | Antti Vainio, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026). Visits outside these hours by arrangement. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Mellansvenska Handelskammaren, Linnévägen 1, 802 67 Gävle.
- When it is open: Tuesday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00.
What does the honorary consul in Gävle do?
This honorary office looks after Finnish interests in Gävle. Antti Vainio holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2021. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Tuesday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. For an appointment, call +46 70 626 77 65 and e-mail antti.vainio@mellansvenskahandelskammaren.se.
The office is located in Gävleborg County. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm: about 160 km.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. On the Finnish national day (6 December) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Embassy and consulates of Finland in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Finland
- Borås – Honorary Consulate
- Borlänge – Honorary Consulate
- Gävle – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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
FAQ: the Finnish honorary consul in Gävle
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Gävle?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Gävle honorary office of Finland?
By phone on +46 70 626 77 65 or by e-mail to antti.vainio@mellansvenskahandelskammaren.se.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Gävle?
Antti Vainio, 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 Antti Vainio been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2021, 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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