Finnish consular representation in Victoria
Finnish Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular services and jurisdiction for the Finnish Consulate serving Victoria.
Contact information
Contact the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact Finland’s honorary consular post serving Victoria.
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 Melbourne?
The Finnish Consulate serving Victoria is located at Central House, 101 Moray Street in South Melbourne.
Before visiting: arrange an appointment before travelling to the South Melbourne office.
About the mission
About the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne
The Finnish Consulate in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for Finland in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland. The office forms part of Finland’s network of honorary consular representation in Australia.
The post is headed by Elina Wilson, Honorary Consul of Finland. DFAT records her appointment from 20 March 2026, and the official consular jurisdiction of the Melbourne post is Victoria.
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 different parts of Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne 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 local advice and guidance to Finnish citizens and people permanently resident in Finland who encounter difficulties while temporarily in Victoria.
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 require 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 Melbourne Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Victoria 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 Finland’s current official consular instructions for the appropriate service and application procedure.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official consular jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate as Victoria.
People outside Victoria should contact the Finnish honorary consulate responsible for their state or territory, or the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for guidance.
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 South Melbourne.
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 Melbourne
Is there a Finnish Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Finland maintains an honorary consular post in South Melbourne serving Victoria. DFAT officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland.
Where is the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at Central House, 101 Moray Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia.
How can I contact the Finnish Consulate?
The current telephone number published by DFAT is +61 3 8678 0330.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Victoria as operating by appointment.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Finland in Melbourne?
Elina Wilson is the current Honorary Consul of Finland in Victoria. DFAT records her appointment from 20 March 2026.
Which area does the Finnish Consulate in Melbourne cover?
Its official consular jurisdiction is Victoria.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport at the Melbourne Consulate?
No. Finnish honorary consuls do not accept passport applications. Check Finland’s current official consular instructions for passport services.
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.