The Embassy of Finland in Paris is Finland’s diplomatic mission to France. Finnish nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 1, Place de Finlande, 75007 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 44 18 19 20 |
| sanomat.par@formin.fi | |
| Website | finlandabroad.fi/web/fra/page-principale |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Matti Anttonen, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
| Consular services | Provided by the embassy itself |
Consular Section
| Address | 1 Place de Finlande, 75007 Paris, France |
| Konsulaatti.PAR@gov.fi | |
| konsulaatti.par@formin.fi |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Finnish public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at 1, Place de Finlande, 75007 Paris (7th arrondissement).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Finnish Embassy?
The embassy names Matti Anttonen, Ambassador as head of mission. French official figures put the number of Finnish residents in France at about 7,000. In the other direction, about 3,488 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Finland. Besides the embassy, Finland has career consular offices in Paris. 12 honorary consulates support Finnish citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Finnish passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Finland
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Finnish authorities ask for:
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.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from France to Finland
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Finland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Finland. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Finnish national holiday (6 December). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Finnish citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 44 18 19 20. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. French citizens who need help in Finland contact the French Embassy in Helsinki.
Diplomatic missions of Finland in France
Finland in France
- Paris – Embassy of Finland (this page)
- Paris – Consulate
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Dijon – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
- Marcq-en-Baroeul – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Moslheim – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
- Quimper – Honorary Consulate
- Saint-Nicolas-de-Port – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Finland in Paris
Where is the Finnish Embassy in Paris?
At 1, Place de Finlande, 75007 Paris.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Paris?
According to the embassy: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Finland without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Is there a Finnish consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Paris.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Finland, finlandabroad.fi/web/fra/page-principale. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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