Finnish consular representation in Queensland
Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular services and jurisdiction for the Finnish Consulate serving Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact Finland’s honorary consular post serving Queensland.
Appointments required: the Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane?
The Finnish Consulate serving Queensland is located at 707 Grieve Road in Rochedale, in the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Before visiting: arrange an appointment before travelling to the Rochedale address.
About the mission
About the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
The Finnish Consulate in Brisbane provides honorary consular representation for Finland in Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland. Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs describes the office as the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Brisbane.
The post is headed by Tom Ruonala, Honorary Consul of Finland, and its official consular jurisdiction is Queensland.
Finland’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia is the Embassy of Finland in Canberra. Honorary consulates complement the Embassy by providing local assistance and contacts in several Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane office is an honorary consular post. Its functions are more limited than the full consular services available through the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Assistance for Finnish citizens
The Honorary Consul can provide advice and guidance to Finnish citizens and people permanently resident in Finland who encounter difficulties while temporarily in Queensland.
Certificates and guidance
Certain types of notarised certificates may be available through Finnish honorary consuls. Contact the Consulate first to confirm whether the service you need can be provided locally.
Business and local contacts
Honorary consuls support Finland’s economic and cultural relations and can assist Finnish companies with information about local business conditions and contacts.
Service limitations: Finnish honorary consuls do not accept passport applications and do not handle visa or residence permit matters. Contact the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for services that cannot be provided by the Brisbane Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Queensland as operating by appointment.
Contact the Consulate before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular matter falls within the functions of the honorary post.
Passport applications, visa matters and residence permit matters are not handled by Finnish honorary consuls. Check the current instructions from the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for these services.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official consular jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate as Queensland.
Finland has honorary consular representatives in several other Australian states and territories, while the Embassy of Finland in Canberra provides Finland’s principal diplomatic and consular representation in Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Finnish Consulate
Arrange your appointment and confirm that the honorary post can provide the service you require before travelling to Rochedale.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment. Contact the office before travelling.
Check the service
Confirm that your matter can be handled by an honorary consul rather than the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification and supporting documents you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Consulate in Brisbane
Is there a Finnish Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. Finland maintains an honorary consular post in Rochedale serving Queensland. DFAT officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland.
Where is the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at 707 Grieve Road, Rochedale, QLD 4123, Australia.
How can I contact the Finnish Consulate?
The current mobile number published by DFAT is +61 418 881 865.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Queensland as operating by appointment.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Finland in Brisbane?
Tom Ruonala is the Honorary Consul of Finland serving Queensland.
Which area does the Finnish Consulate in Brisbane cover?
Its official consular jurisdiction is Queensland.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport at the Brisbane Consulate?
No. Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs states that honorary consuls do not accept passport applications. Passport services are handled through Finland’s official consular service arrangements.
Does the Finnish Consulate handle visas or residence permits?
No. Finnish honorary consuls do not handle visa or residence permit matters. Check Finland’s current official instructions for the appropriate application process.