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Consulates in the U.S.

Regulations on visas and residence permits

The consular section assists non-Finnish citizens with visa, residence and work permit questions. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays not exceeding 90 days.

Visas
Instructions for tourist, business and transit visas for short visits, less than 90 days within 6 months. You may download the application on our website and send it with attachments to the Consulate General in New York or Los Angeles or the Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C. depending on your jurisdiction. Incomplete applications will not be processed!

NOTE! Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will cease representing Denmark on the West Coast in Schengen visa matters on April 1, 2008.
The representation will be taken up by the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles on April 1, 2008. In regards to Schengen visas to Denmark, please contact the Swedish Consulate in Los Angeles
Consulate General of Sweden
10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 (310) 445-4008
Fax: +1 (310) 473-2229


Residence permits
For residence permits, worker's and student's residence permits you can download the application form on our website. Please send your application with the attachments in duplicate to the Consulate General in New York or Los Angeles or the Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C. depending on your jurisdiction. Incomplete applications will not be processed!