U.S. Embassy in Finland

The U.S. Embassy in Finland and the Finnish National Agency for Education continue their longstanding collaboration to strengthen and increase student, teacher, and administrator mobility…

U.S. Embassy Finland is now accepting applications for the 2022 American Studies Grant. U.S. Embassy Finland’s annual $1,000 scholarship provides a grant to students of…

Helsinki (October 12, 2022) – Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet visited Helsinki, Finland, October 11-12 to meet political leaders to reaffirm the United…

The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available through random selection. The program allows…

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…

Updated: August 29, 2022 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show…

United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: End of Use of Certain Expired U.S. Passports for the Direct Return of U.S. Citizens to…

On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Uniting for Ukraine…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY FINLAND, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION (PDS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI) Funding Opportunity…

May 18, 2022 I warmly welcome and strongly support the historic applications from Finland and Sweden for membership in NATO and look forward to working…

Consistent with the core principles of European security and NATO’s Open Door policy, the United States welcomes Finland’s sovereign decision announcing its intention to seek…

Ambassador Hickey presented his credentials to President Sauli Niinistö on May 11, 2022. “I was honored to present my credentials to President Niinistö today. I…

The U.S. Embassy Finland is pleased to announce the recipient of American Studies Grant 2021. Congratulations to Teppo Ahonen of the University of Jyväskylä whose master’s thesis…

The Embassy of the United States in Finland is pleased to announce an open competition for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government- sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation…

United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports December 28, 2021 (updated March 22, 2022) If…

The U.S. Embassy in Finland welcomes the Government of Finland’s decision on the HX Fighter Program.  The United States is proud to have provided Finland…

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman: “It was a pleasure meeting with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Anttonen to discuss our close transatlantic ties. The…

The United States has announced a new global air travel policy prioritizing public health and protecting U.S. citizens, residents, and visitors. Effective November 8, all foreign…