COVID-19 Information
Updated: February 22, 2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test…
The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement (February 19, 2021)
Press statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken February 19, 2021 On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the…
Virtual Great Decisions Discussion Group Coming Up This Spring! (February 18, 2021)
The virtual Great Decisions discussion group on U.S. foreign policy is now accepting applications! Are you interested in U.S. foreign policy and in practicing your…
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2021
The U.S. Embassy Finland supports a variety of projects through its Small Grants Program, which is designed to support eligible organizations and individuals in the…
On the Extension of the New START Treaty with the Russian Federation
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State February 3, 2021 President Biden pledged to keep the American people safe from nuclear threats by restoring…
Announcing the 2020 American Studies Grant Recipient (January 29, 2021)
U.S. Embassy Finland is pleased to announce the recipient of the American Studies Grant 2020. Congratulations to Jutta Rauvala (University of Tampere) whose master’s thesis is “The…
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent…
Update on Visa Services (November 30, 2020)
In accordance with Department of State and Government of Finland health guidelines, the embassy’s consular section is operating at reduced capacity due to Covid-19 precautions…
K Visa Processing Update (November 27, 2020)
K-1 visa applicants who are named plaintiffs in Milligan v. Pompeo should email HelsinkiIV(at)state.gov for guidance on scheduling a visa interview. (This update does not apply to…
Security Alert: Data Breach & Cyber Extortion
Event: Data breach and cyber extortion. Extortionists have demanded payments from U.S. citizens to stop their records from being published online after hackers breached client…
Congratulations to the American Studies Grant 2019 Winner (September 28, 2020)
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Nazanin Berarpour had the pleasure of congratulating the American Studies Grant 2019 winner, Annika Tuominen, in the Esplanade Park on September…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By (September 28, 2020)
United States Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: DON’T LET THE ELECTIONS PASS YOU BY September 28, 2020 If you plan to vote…
Repatriation of Native American Artifacts and Remains (September 2020)
On September 13, 2020, a coalition of tribes including the Hopi Tribe, the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Zia, and the Pueblo of Zuni…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Returning Your Ballot (September 21, 2020)
United States Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: RETURNING YOUR BALLOT SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Election Day is six weeks away! By now, you…
Remarks by President Trump on the Repatriation of Native American Artifacts and Remains (September 17,...
Issued on: September 17, 2020 12:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much for being here as we commemorate the return of historic Native…
Press Release: Native American Ancestral Remains Repatriated from the National Museum of Finland to Mesa...
Press Release September 17, 2020 Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America On Sunday, September 13, a coalition of tribes including the Hopi…
American Studies Grant 2020
We are now accepting applications for the American Studies Grant 2020! The U.S. Embassy Finland’s annual scholarship provides a grant to students of Finnish nationality,…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting from Abroad (August 26, 2020)
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: VOTING FROM ABROAD August 26, 2020 American citizens can vote from wherever they are—including Finland! With…
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