For Finnish residents and travellers in the Leeds area, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Leeds is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | G&M Distribution Ltd., Provident House, Authorpe Works, Authorpe Road, Leeds LS6 4JB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1132 306038 |
| Fax | +44 1132 307732 |
| sales@uklaminates.com | |
| Head of Mission | Michael G.r. Alvin, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Leeds |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: G&M Distribution Ltd., Provident House, Authorpe Works, Authorpe Road, Leeds LS6 4JB.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Leeds do?
The honorary consulate represents Finland in Leeds and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Michael G.r. Alvin. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +44 1132 306038 and e-mail sales@uklaminates.com.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Leeds. Leeds lies in England (postcode area LS6). Distance to the Finnish Embassy in London: about 270 km.
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.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Finnish passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Finnish Embassy in London.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays and on Finland’s national day (6 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Finland’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Finland
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Plymouth – Honorary Consulate
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate
- Sheffield – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Finland in Leeds
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Leeds?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Finnish Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Finnish honorary consul in Leeds?
By phone on +44 1132 306038 or by e-mail to sales@uklaminates.com.
Who runs the Finnish honorary office in Leeds?
Michael G.r. Alvin, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Finnish honorary consul in Leeds cover?
Its consular district is Leeds.
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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