Embassy of Finland, Astana
Customer service
Customer service only by appointment at Sanomat.AST@gov.fi
Residence permits
In Kazakhstan, applications for residence permits are accepted at the Astana visa center from citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Instructions for booking an appointment can be found at https://services.vfsglobal.com/kaz/en/frp/book-an-appointment
Visas
The Embassy of Finland in Astana processes visa applications from citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Visa applications from citizens of Kazakhstan are accepted at Finland's Visa Application Centre(Link to another website.) in Astana or Almaty.
Visa applications from citizens of Kyrgyzstan are accepted at Finland’s Visa Application Centre(Link to another website.) in Bishkek.
Visa applications from citizens of Uzbekistan are accepted at Finland’s Visa Application Centre(Link to another website.) in Tashkent.
Additional information visa.ast@gov.fi
Exceptional opening hours
The Embassy of Finland will be closed in 2024 on the following holidays:
- 1.1.2024 New Year
- 8.3.2024 International womens day
- 21-23.3.2024 - Nauryz
- 29.3.2024 Good Friday
- 1.4.2024 Easter Monday
- 1.5.2024 Labor day
- 9.5.2024 Acsension day
- 21.6.2024 Midsummer
- 30.8.2024 Constitution day of Republic of Kazakhstan
- 25.10.2024 Republic day of Kazakhstan
- 6.12.2024 Independence day of Finland
- 24.12.2024 Chrismas eve
- 25.12.2024 Christmas day
- 26.12.2024 Boxing day
24/7 service
When a mission is closed, you can in an emergency situation contact the Foreign Ministry's 24/7 service: tel. +358 9 1605 5555 or email paivystys.um@gov.fi. For consular emergencies only. No visa inquiries, visa matters are not urgent 24/7 service issues. Phone calls will be recorded.
- Sanomat.AST@gov.fi
Telephone exchange
- +7 717 244 2121
Fax
- +7 717 244 2116
Post address
Embassy of Finland
12 Samal Microdistrict
Astana Tower Business Center
17th floor
ASTANA 010000
KAZAKHSTAN
Visiting address
Astana Tower, 17th floor
12 Samal Microdistrict
ASTANA Z10F1M5
KAZAKHSTAN