Embassy of Finland in the U.S.

06/19/2026

This year, Hancock, Michigan, became the first city in North America to be named a Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture—a recognition of the region’s deep cultural roots and its dedication to preserving and celebrating Finnish and other Finno-Ugric traditions.

This week, Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola visited Hancock to take part in the Finno-Ugric Open Forum, visit the Finnish American Heritage Center, meet local leaders and members of the Finnish-American community, and join the city’s annual Midsummer celebration. 🇫🇮🇺🇸

Michigan is home to one of the largest Finnish-American communities in the United States. As the Ambassador highlighted during her visit, heritage is not simply something we inherit from the past—it is a living resource that helps us navigate the future.

The Finnish-American community is a vital part of the relationship between Finland and the United States. Through generations of engagement in education, business, research, innovation, and culture, these connections have created enduring partnerships and friendships across the Atlantic. They are a powerful reminder that the strongest bridges between nations are built by people.

Thank you, Hancock, for the warm welcome and inspiring conversations. Hyvää juhannusta and happy Midsummer! ☀️

06/18/2026

Washingtonin-suurlähetystö sekä New Yorkin ja Houstonin pääkonsulaatit ovat suljettuina juhannusaattona 19.6.

Hätätapauksessa voit ottaa yhteyttä ulkoministeriön 24/7 päivystyskeskukseen: +358 9 1605 5555, [email protected].
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Ambassaden i Washington och generalkonsulaten i New York och Houston är stängda på midsommarafton den 19 juni.

Vid en akut nödsituation, vänligen kontakta utrikesministeriets 24/7 jour: +358 9 1605 5555, [email protected].
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The Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. and the Consulates General of Finland in New York and Houston are closed for Midsummer Eve on June 19.

In case of urgent consular emergencies, please contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ 24/7 service: +358 9 1605 5555, [email protected].

06/18/2026

Finland 🇫🇮 and the U.S. 🇺🇸 training together!

06/18/2026

Sauna, seasonal foods, and a little bit of magic: Happy Midsummer (juhannus)! 🌿🇫🇮

☀️ This weekend, the Happiest Country in the World celebrates summer in the glow of the midnight sun—the sun the barely sets (or not at all). Many Finns head to the countryside to gather with friends and family, heat up the sauna, and slow down to enjoy nature.

The Embassy of Finland will enjoy a long juhannus weekend and will be closed on Friday, June 19.

06/17/2026

Did you know Finland is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international film productions?

With attractive features such as:
✨ unique nature and seasonal variety
✨ skilled professionals
✨ strong production infrastructure
✨ competitive production incentives
… Finland is positioning itself as a global creative hub.

Worth a read 👇

Lakes, forests and strikingly unfamiliar cityscapes give Finland cinematic range, but the real draws for foreign film companies are efficiency, convenience and incentives.

06/15/2026

Congratulations Carolina Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho🇫🇮 and Jesperi Kotkaniemi🇫🇮 for winning the Stanley Cup! 🏆🎉

Sebastian Aho, Stanley Cup Champion

06/09/2026

Finland and Maine know forest bioeconomy. 🌲

A Finnish forest bioeconomy delegation visited Maine, led by Permanent Secretary Pekka Pesonen from the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry / Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö.

During the trip, the delegation explored Maine’s forest bioeconomy and shared Finnish knowledge. The visits included the Maine State House with meetings with Governor Janet Mills and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, University of Maine, Maine Port Authority, The Ecology School, Holt Research Forest, University of Southern Maine, and more.

💡 Finland and Maine are partners in forest bioeconomy and have a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019. Several Finnish companies are established in the U.S., and Finland continues to bring valuable expertise in areas such as utilization of biomass, forest management, new bio-based products, and more.

We look forward to further deepening our collaboration, strengthening industry ties, and building new innovation partnerships in the future.

06/09/2026

“Ukraine certainly is now holding the cards.”

Speaking to Fox News, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen highlighted how Ukraine's strengthened military and diplomatic standing has opened a great window of opportunity for advancing peace talks.

Watch the interview:

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Elina Valtonen said Finland and other European allies are supporting U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear state.

06/05/2026

Matkustatko Yhdysvaltoihin katsomaan FIFA jalkapallon maailmanmestaruuskilpailuita?

Valmistauduthan matkaan hyvissä ajoin!

Lue nettisivuiltamme, miten toimia, esim. kriisitilanteissa, sairaustapauksessa tai jos passi katoaa.

Lisätietoja linkistä.
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Reser du till USA för FIFA Fotbolls-VM?

Se till att du förbereder dig för din resa i god tid!

Vi har samlat viktig information för finska medborgare om vad du ska göra och vem du ska kontakta vid borttappat pass, sjukdomsfall, krissituationer med mera.

Läs mer på vår webbplats.
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Traveling to the U.S. for FIFA World Cup?

Make sure you prepare for your trip ahead of time!

We have gathered important information for Finnish citizens about what to do and who to contact in case of a lost passport, illness, crisis situation, and more.

Read more on our website.

The FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The Embassy of Finland in...

06/04/2026

A day to commemorate shared history and our troops.

On June 4, Defence Attaché, Colonel Juha Helle hosted a reception marking the Finnish Defence Forces’ Flag Day.

This year’s celebration also recognized the 250th Independence Day of the United States. The ties between Finland and the U.S. go all the way back to 1638, when the first Finnish settlers arrived in North America. Today, our bilateral cooperation is stronger than ever.

The reception’s special guest Tim Kopra, a retired Army Colonel and a NASA astronaut, reflected on his Finnish heritage and his journeys to the International Space Station, where he carried a blue-and-white Finnish flag with him.

Thank you to our guests, the Virginia National Guard and , and our partners &