Finnish Embassy in Manila

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

We would like to thank everyone who watched 🇫🇮’s movie “Summer is Crazy” at the Shangri-la Plaza!

Summer might be over in the 🇵🇭 but the 29th Cine Europa Philippines continues! Movie lovers in Visayas and in Mindanao, soon it's your turn to get a chance to watch 🎞️ "Summer is Crazy"! Please check our page for updates and screening schedules.

02/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Finnish national team, Leijonat.fi, for winning the men's ice hockey championship for the 5th time! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

A goal by Konsta Helenius in overtime means Finland are world champions for the fifth time.

02/06/2026

Nordic Ambassadors in Puerto Princesa: Dialogues on sustainability, security, and community resilience

The Nordic Ambassadors to the Philippines 🇵🇭 recently concluded their annual joint visit this time to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, hosted by Finland this year. The program brought together the four Ambassadors of Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪, Denmark 🇩🇰, and Norway 🇳🇴 for exchanges with local government leaders, media, health and environmental advocates, and security stakeholders on issues ranging from sustainable development and public service delivery to community resilience, reproductive health, environmental protection and regional security.

During the trip, the Ambassadors paid courtesy visits to the Mayor of Puerto Princesa City, Lucilo "Cecil" Rodriguez Bayron, and the Governor of Palawan, Amy Roa Alvarez - Public Servant. The Ambassadors also had a working dinner with the WESCOM Commander to discuss regional security.

In addition to official meetings, the Ambassadors had a conversation with local reporters from Palawan News. They also met with Roots of Health advocacy for reproductive health and rights and learned about their important work in Puerto Princesa. Additionally, they visited Ms. Patty Ortega at PATIO Agritourism Park to get familiarized with her farm and work to support local farming communities. The visit concluded with a lunch and tour of the ALOHA farm and their organic farming.

The Ambassadors reinforced the Nordic countries’ shared commitment to dialogue, partnership, and inclusive development in the Philippines. Through meetings with local communities and institutions across Palawan, the Ambassadors strengthened cooperation and exchanged perspectives on governance, sustainability, and the role of local actors in building resilient and empowered communities.

01/06/2026

Ice hockey is the most popular sport in Finland 🏒 Many kids start playing at a young age—after all, the long winters make ice skating a natural part of life.

The main national league is Liiga, which draws thousands of spectators to both arenas and TV screens at home. The second-highest league is Mestis, which also attracts many fans 🙌 In addition, there are hundreds of amateur clubs where anyone can enjoy the sport in good company.

Did you know: the Finnish national team, Leijonat, has won the World Championship four times (in 1995, 2011, 2019, and 2022) 🏆

29/05/2026

Kita-kits para sa huling hirit sa tag-init! 🌞See you at the screening of "Summer is Crazy" at the 29th Cine Europa Philippines! 👇

🗓️ Sunday, 31st May 2025
🕠 5:30 pm
📌 Cinema 3, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City
👉 With welcome remarks from 🇫🇮 Ambassador Saija Nurminen
❗ Rating: R-13
🎫 Free admission! First come, first served!

28/05/2026

📢 Tärkeä ilmoitus! Important announcement! Viktigt meddelande!

❗ Suomeksi
Suomen edustusto Manilassa on ottanut käyttöön sähköisen ajanvarauspalvelun 1.6.2026 alkaen. Ajanvarausjärjestelmään pääset tästä finlandappointment.fi. Ajanvaraus tarvitaan aina edustustossa asioimiseen, mm. passi – ja henkilökorttiasioissa, notaaritodistuksien myöntöön sekä DVV-ilmoituksien tekoon. Ole hyvä ja varaa aika edustustoon jatkossa ajanvarauspalvelun kautta.

Lue huolellisesti ajanvarausjärjestelmässä olevat palvelukategorioiden ohjeet ennen ajan varaamista. Löydät ohjeita myös nettisivultamme.

Viisumihakemukset jätetään ja oleskelulupahakemuksien tunnistautuminen hoidetaan edelleen VFS Globalin toimipisteellä Makatissa.

❗ In English

Starting 1st June 2026, the Embassy of Finland in Manila will be implementing an electronic appointment booking service at finlandappointment.fi. An appointment is now needed to visit the Embassy to apply for a passport or id-card, for notarial services, citizenship declaration and DVV-notifications. Please book your appointment through the online booking service from now on.

Carefully read the instructions for different categories in the booking system before booking an appointment. You can find instructions also on our website.

Note that Schengen visa applications and residence permit biometrics are still submitted at VFS Global in Makati.

❗ På svenska

Finlands ambassad i Manila tar från och med 1.6.2026 i bruk tidsbokningstjänst på finlandappointment.fi. En tidsbokning är nödvändig för bl.a. pass- och personkortsansökningar, notarietjänster och DVV-anmälningar. Vänligen boka tid framöver via tidsbokningstjänsten.

Innan du bokar tid, läs noggrant instruktionerna för de olika servicekategorierna du hittar i bokningstjänsten. Du hittar instruktioner också på vår webplats.

Observera, att uppehållstillstånds- och visumansökningarna lämnas in fortfarande hos VFS Global i Makati.

27/05/2026

Huling hirit sa tag-init! Join us for the screening of “Summer is Crazy” at the 29th Cine Europa Philippines!

“Summer is Crazy” is about a dysfunctional family living in the Finnish archipelago that needs to face the limits of their dreams. The sun may never set in midsummer, but that doesn’t make anything any easier. New paths are discovered in both life and love for this peculiar community.

📆 31st May 2026 (Sunday)
🕠 5:30 pm
📌 Cinema 3, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City
👉 With welcome remarks from 🇫🇮 Ambassador Saija Nurminen
❗️ Rating: R-13
🎟️ Free admission! First come, first served!

27/05/2026

Be in the room with Nordic Ambassadors.
Join us for an evening of leadership, insight, and celebration at the Nordic‑Philippine Business Awards 2026.

🎟️ Secure your seats now: https://nordcham.glueup.com/event/169116/register/