The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Plymouth is a local point of contact for Finnish citizens and for business and cultural links with Finland.
Contact Details
| Address | 27 Greensway Road, Tavistock, Devon, Plymouth PL19 8HB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1822 613471 |
| jcsanders13@btinternet.com | |
| Head of Mission | Jill Sanders, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Devon and Cornwall |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 27 Greensway Road, Tavistock, Devon, Plymouth PL19 8HB.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Plymouth do?
The honorary consul in Plymouth is a volunteer representative of Finland, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Jill Sanders. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 1822 613471 and e-mail jcsanders13@btinternet.com.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Devon and Cornwall. Plymouth lies in England (postcode area PL19). Distance to the Finnish Embassy in London: about 310 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?
the Finnish Embassy in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Finland’s national day (6 October). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
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
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Plymouth – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate
- Sheffield – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Plymouth office
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Plymouth?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Finnish Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Finnish honorary consul in Plymouth?
By phone on +44 1822 613471 or by e-mail to jcsanders13@btinternet.com.
Who runs the Finnish honorary office in Plymouth?
Jill Sanders, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Finnish honorary consul in Plymouth cover?
Its consular district is Devon and Cornwall.
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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