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Message for U.S. Citizens: End of Use of Certain Expired U.S. Passports for the Direct Return of U.S....
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…
Uniting for Ukraine
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…
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI)
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…
Statement by President Biden on the Applications to NATO by Finland and Sweden
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…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Andersson of Sweden and President Niinistö...
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Ambassador Hickey Presented His Credentials to President Sauli Niinistö on May 11, 2022
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…
Announcing the 2021 American Studies Grant Recipients (January 25, 2022)
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…
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2022
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…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports
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Finland’s Decision on the HX Fighter Program (December 10, 2021)
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 Sherman’s Meeting with Finnish MFA Permanent State Secretary Anttonen (December 9,...
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…
November 8 Resumption of Travel to the U.S. (November 8, 2021)
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…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Health Alert (November 2, 2021)
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: HEALTH ALERT November 2, 2021 Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United…
Important Announcement on F, M, and Academic J Visas (September 14, 2021)
International students are now and always have been among the Department of State’s highest priorities. The Department recognizes the important contributions these students make to…
American Arctic Connection Highlights Collaboration between the U.S. Embassy and the University of Lapland (September...
The American Arctic Connection, a joint agreement between the U.S. Embassy in Finland and the University of Lapland, establishes a new framework to further support and strengthen collaboration in…
Press Release: Gratitude to Finland for Facilitating the Transit of U.S. Citizens and Evacuees from Afghanistan...
Press Release August 23, 2021 Gratitude to Finland for Facilitating the Transit of U.S. Citizens and Evacuees from Afghanistan The United States is grateful to…
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