Finnish Honorary Consulate in Baku

Head of Mission: Mr Faik Jabiyev, Honorary Consul

Embassy/Consulate Appointment or Contact Information Finnish Honorary Consulate in Baku : Before Visit make an appointment

Appointment Booking

Before visiting the consular section, please book an appointment. consular section offices may remain closed during Azerbaijan and Finland holidays. Make a phone call to confirm the opening hours since the opening hours may be affected due to the ongoing global pandemic.

You can make an appointment through either a phone call or email on [email protected], [email protected]. You are advised for more details. Please check the consulate website for the inquiries contact form. A contact form for inquiries can be found on the consulate website.

Finland Consulates in Azerbaijan may organize/prioritize an Appointment for Finland residents or have committed support.

Consular/Embassy Services

Ensuring the safety and protection of Finland citizens in Azerbaijan is the foremost responsibility of the embassy. The Finland embassy in Azerbaijan offers passport and visa processing, birth Report, document legalization, and other services. In addition, an embassy may visit their country fellows in jails and assist the families and friends in the death of their relative(s).

Visa/Passports Services
The consulate facilitates visa and passport issuance services to visit Finland for travel/tourism or business purposes, meeting family or friends, seeking job opportunities, and/or making an investment. If you want to apply for the Long Stay/employment Visas, contact the above mentioned phone numbers.

Visa types granted by Finland are;

• Finland Tourist visa
• Finland Business visa
• Finland Employment visa
• Finland Conference visa
• Finland Student visa
• Finland Transit visa
• Finland Other visa
• Finland Electronic visa
• Finland Restricted Area Permit

Requirements for Visa

The following requirements must be met for Finland Visa

• Signed ad Valid Passport
• A filled-out application form
• Photographs (no more than three months older, must have a white background, no glasses)
• Identification Card
• Business Cover Letter/ Intent Letter (for those intending to do business or make an investment in the country)
• Invitation letter from Finland sponsor (To validate your travel purpose and accommodation)
• Letter of Authorization
• Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs Letter

Following are the Visa application form filling guide

• Personal details (Full name, dob, place of birth, country, occupation, and gender)
• Contact details (Phone number, email, permanent address)
• Passport details (passport number, passport issue date, passport expiry date)
• Travel details (date intended for arrival and accommodation address)

Visa processing time

An applicant must apply for a visa 5-7 days before the travel date, as 5-7 days is the visa processing time. If a person needs an urgent Visa in case, the applicant receives his Visa in just three hours.

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Relationship between Azerbaijan and Finland

On December 21, 1991, the Republic of Azerbaijan was recognized as an independent state Finland. The diplomatic relations between these countries were established on November 16, 1994. While Finland has an embassy in Azerbaijan located in Baku, Azerbaijan is yet to open one in Finland. However, the country is planning to open an embassy in Finland soon.

Travel restrictions due to Covid-19

• Official documents of the relevant country
• COVID-19 passport issued after completion of vaccination for the passengers over the age of 18
• Recovery form for the passengers over the age of 18
• PCR test showing a negative result taken no more than 72 hours before the flight should be brought along.