Dear Friends,

In the current circumstances, the Embassy of Ireland is operating on a restricted basis until further notice.

Visas

The Department of Justice has announced the resumption of visa processing. 

Details of the Government of Ireland advice on international travel and travel to Ireland are available on the travel section of the www.gov.ie website.

For further information please see the new website of Irish Immigration Service. 

To make an application please see our Visa Information for application guidelines and contact the Embassy to make an appointment. 

Passports

Passport applicants must apply online at https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/.

Appointments

Appointments for consular matters when necessary can be made by calling +35896824240 or sending a mail here.

Emergencies

Emergency Consular assistance continues to be provided and any Irish citizens in need of assistance should call +35896824240 and leave a message clearly stating their name, phone number and issue. This mailbox will be monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will call you back as soon as possible.

Travel Advice

Advice about travelling to Finland is available here.

We advise all Irish citizens when travelling abroad to remain vigilant and follow the instructions and advice from the local authorities.

The Finnish Border Guard provides information for travellers entering Finland which is available at https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare provides guidance on health security measures at https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/travel-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic.

Information on testing for COVID-19 is also available on the FINENTRY service at https://www.finentry.fi/en/.

Registration

In addition, you can register your contact details on Citizens’ Registration, which allows us to contact you and provide assistance in the event of an unforeseen crisis or family emergency while you are overseas: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/citizens-registration