The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Gothenburg is a volunteer-run office that assists Finnish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Stora Nygatan 33, Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 73 720 65 55 |
| jaanahoral@gmail.com |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Stora Nygatan 33, Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
Finland is represented in Gothenburg by an honorary consul. According to the Swedish list, visits are by appointment. For an appointment, call +46 73 720 65 55 and e-mail jaanahoral@gmail.com.
Gothenburg lies in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Finnish citizens are handled by the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Finnish national day (6 December) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Finland represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of Finland
- Borås – Honorary Consulate
- Borlänge – Honorary Consulate
- Gävle – Honorary Consulate
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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 Gothenburg
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Gothenburg?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Gothenburg honorary office of Finland?
By phone on +46 73 720 65 55 or by e-mail to jaanahoral@gmail.com.
Do I need a visa for Finland with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
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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