Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Karlstad helps Finnish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Lagmansvägen 13, 663 41 Hammarö, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 54 52 19 36 +46 70 517 14 94 |
| per@eiritz.se | |
| Head of Mission | Per Erik Eiritz, Honorary Consul |
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: Lagmansvägen 13, 663 41 Hammarö.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Karlstad do?
The honorary consul in Karlstad is a volunteer representative of Finland, usually a local business or civic figure. Per Erik Eiritz holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2004. Meetings are arranged individually, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. Before travelling there, call +46 54 52 19 36 and e-mail per@eiritz.se to check that someone is available.
Despite the name, the office is in Hammarö, near Karlstad. Karlstad lies in Värmland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 260 km away.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Finnish citizens are issued by the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
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. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Finnish missions in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Finland
- Borås – Honorary Consulate
- Borlänge – Honorary Consulate
- Gävle – Honorary Consulate
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Haparanda – Honorary Consulate
- Karlskoga – Honorary Consulate
- Karlstad – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Karlstad
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Karlstad?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in Stockholm.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Karlstad?
By phone on +46 54 52 19 36 or by e-mail to per@eiritz.se.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Karlstad?
Per Erik Eiritz, 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 Per Erik Eiritz been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2004, 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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