This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN FINLAND
Itäinen Puistotie 17
00140 Helsinki
Finland
Telephone: +358 (0) 9 2286 5100
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-helsinki
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Helsinki |
| Language | Finnish |
| Currency | Euro |
| Phone Code | +358 |
| Internet Code | .fi |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type C, Type F |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Lutheran 74%, other or none 26% |
| Additional Information | December 6th – Independence Day |
