December 7, 2018 Location: Finland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season we remind U.S. citizens in Finland to remain vigilant due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations, including holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Security Alert
Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Fall 2018 (PDF, 1 MB)
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Newsletter
Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Newsletter
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: 2018 Elections, Absentee Voting, U.S. Citizens in Finland, Voting
Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Spring 2018 (PDF, 1.44 MB)
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Newsletter
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Accordingly, the total passport fee ...
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By Consular Section Helsinki | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Fees, Passports
February 14, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Absentee Ballot, Voting
January 03, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Finland is pleased to announce a Town Hall hosted by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Donna Ann Welton on Thursday, February 1, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will include presentations from representatives of the Embassy’s Consular Section and Social Security Administration Federal Benefits Unit. The Town ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Town Hall Invitation, U.S. Citizens in Finland
January 3, 2018 Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Winter 2018 (PDF 1 MB).
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Newsletter
October 26, 2017 Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, October 2017 (PDF 989 KB).
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By Consular Section Helsinki | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Newsletter
Planning to travel to the United States for tourism, study or work? Do you have questions about the visa application process? Please join the U.S. Embassy Helsinki consular team for a Facebook chat on Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 14:00-15:00 PM, to ask your visa questions.
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Embassy, Visas
| Tags: Facebook Chat, Visas
U.S. citizens residing in Finland are strongly encouraged to register with U.S. Embassy Helsinki through the Department of State
Smart Traveler Enrollment program . What is STEP? The
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service that allows U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to enroll with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Benefits of enrolling in STEP: Receive the latest safety ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services
| Tags: Consular affairs, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP, U.S. Citizens traveling in Finland
