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Embassy Closures in Bangkok and New Delhi on 7 November Disrupt Consular Services for Finnish Travellers
Finnish embassies in Bangkok and New Delhi will be closed all day on 7 Nov 2025, pausing in-person visa, passport and legalisation services. Companies with staff in Thailand or India should reroute urgent requests through Helsinki’s 24-hour hotline or postpone travel until after the weekend.
Berlin Embassy’s Consular Phone Lines Resume After 48-Hour Maintenance Outage
After a two-day maintenance shutdown, the Finnish Embassy in Berlin’s consular phone service came back online the morning of 7 Nov 2025. The switch to a VoIP system promises clearer lines, but companies should note new menu options.