Finland Embassy in India

Finland Embassy Locations in India

Finland's presence in India is supported by its embassy and honorary consulates, which help foster diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. These offices assist Finnish citizens and promote cooperation with India. Embassy of Finland

India and Finland Relations

The diplomatic relations between India and Finland were established in 1949, after India's independence in 1947. Today, the countries share an active and strong relationship in various sectors.

• Trade: Direct trade between India and Finland is around EUR 1.5-2 billion annually, split between goods and services. Finland enjoys a slight trade surplus, especially in goods. Finnish companies in India also produce telecommunications, power plant technology, lifts, mining equipment, and digital solutions.
• Business: About 30-40 Finnish companies, mostly large firms, have a permanent presence in India. Including smaller operations, roughly one hundred Finnish companies are involved in trade. Finnish SMEs are gradually entering India, mainly in digital fields. A few Indian IT companies have a presence in Finland.
• Education: Finland is a global leader in education and has tied up with Indian firms for early childhood and K-12 education initiatives. An MoU between ten Finnish universities and twenty-three IITs supports cooperation from 2020 to 2025. Finland is also becoming a popular destination for Indian students.
• Culture: Finland embraces Indian culture through Indian dance and yoga schools, regular cultural events, and active Indian associations. The Finnish India Society has been promoting Indian culture since 1956. The embassy hosts India Day and International Yoga Day events, drawing large public participation.

Services Offered By Finland Embassy and Consulate General in India

The Finland Embassy and Consulate Generals in India offer a range of important services to both Finnish citizens and Indian residents. These services include the following:

• Help for Finnish Citizens in Distress: If a Finnish citizen faces an emergency in India, such as a stolen wallet, lost passport, illness, accident, or death, or if they experience any criminal activity, the embassy provides emergency assistance.
• Issue of Finnish Passports and ID Cards: Finnish citizens living or travelling in India can apply for a new passport or identity card at the Finnish mission.
• Authentication of Copies of Documents: To authenticate a photocopy of a document, you must also present the original at the Finnish mission.
• Issuance of Certificate of Existence: The embassy can issue this certificate for reasonable purposes, like an estate inventory. The applicant has to visit the mission in person and prove their identity. Finland's honorary consuls can also issue this certificate.
• Signature Authentication: The signature of a private Finnish citizen or a foreign citizen permanently residing in Finland can be authenticated at the Finnish mission, provided the person is known or can prove their identity.
• Finland Visa and Residence Permit Services: Indian citizens who wish to travel to Finland for tourism, business, employment, studies, or other purposes can apply for a Finland visa, a Schengen visa, or a residence permit through the embassy.

How To Contact Finland's Embassy in India?

Getting in touch with Finland's embassy and consulates in India is simple and convenient. They have offered various contact options to help with visas, travel documents, citizen services, and general enquiries.

Do You Need Finland Travel Insurance?

Here are some key reasons why you need travel insurance policy for your trip to Finland.

• Schengen Visa Requirement: Overseas travel insurance with a minimum cover of EUR 30,000 is compulsory per Schengen visa rules. Plus, the policy coverage must include emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation to India.
• Protection from Personal Liabilities: If you cause accidental injury or property damage to a third person in Finland, travel insurance will cover legal and financial expenses.
• Available Add-on Covers: By paying extra premiums, you can enhance the scope of your travel insurance coverage with add-on covers like Adventure Sports Cover, Emergency Hotel Accommodation, and Fire Insurance.