Finland Embassy Moscow

About the Embassy of Finland in Russia

The ambassador is Marja Liivala, who presented credentials to the President of Russia on 5 November 2024, according to the ministry’s list of heads of mission. The address and website follow the ministry’s page for the mission (accessed 20 October 2026). The mission is in Moscow, about 28 km in a straight line from Sheremetyevo International Airport; local time is Moscow time (UTC+3).

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Russia?

Finnish citizens with ordinary passports need a visa for Russia, according to the entry conditions published by the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department (as of September 2026); they can apply online for a Russian e-visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Finnish sources:

Finnish passport or ID card (application abroad)

• Apply in person at a Finnish embassy, consulate general or career-led consulate (only some honorary consulates can issue passports) – most missions require a booking
• Make sure your data in the Finnish population register are up to date before applying
• A passport photo no more than 6 months old (printed photo when applying at a mission)
• Your old passport or ID card for identification
• Men aged 23–30: military service documents
• Collection: some online applications can only be completed and collected in Finland – check before choosing that route

Sources: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland – applying for a passport or identity card, Embassy of Finland in London – required attachments (finlandabroad.fi) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Other consulates and embassies in Moscow

152 other countries are represented in Moscow, among them: France (consulate general), France (embassy), Gabon (embassy), Gambia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Guinea-Bissau (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (consulate general). The full list of all 153 missions is on the overview page for Russia.

Closing days

Russia’s public holidays (Labour Code, Article 112) are 1–8 January, 23 February, 8 March, 1 May, 9 May, 12 June and 4 November; a holiday on a weekend moves the day off to the next working day, and by government decree 9 January and 31 December 2026 and 22 February, 5 November and 31 December 2027 are also days off. The embassy may also close on days set by its own government.

Emergency assistance

In Russia, dial 112 for the police, fire service or ambulance (GOV.UK travel advice). Russian citizens who need help in Finland can contact the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry (+7 499 244-45-81; kdmid.ru).