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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Finland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Switzerland Embassy in Helsinki, Finland
Kalliolinnantie 16 A 2 A Fi-00140 Helsinki Finland
Phone: +358 9 622 95 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)
Switzerland Consulate in Lappeenranta, Finland
Consulate Of Switzerland C / O Upm | Nerc - Northern European Research Center Paloasemantie 19 Fi-53200 Lappeenranta Finlande
Phone: +358 40 841 54 72
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Finnish and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 15 hours, 39 minutes |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 month |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Friday, September 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Finland?
Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Finland including Helsinki and Lappeenranta.
2 - Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Finland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Finland?
The Swiss representative offices in Finland will be closed in observance of the following Finnish and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (CH) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (19 hours, 40 minutes)
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