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.

Email

  • 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

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Personnel

Janne Heiskanen
Head of Mission
Helena Bogdan
Deputy Head of Mission
Antti Luukkonen
Liaison Officer, Finnish Customs
Jonni Heikkinen
Administrative Officer, Consular Services
Gaukhar Aron
Coordinator for Protocol and Administration
Madina Sanatova
Coordinator
Diana Sadykova
Consular Services Assistant
Alexander Ivanov
Office Services Attendant
Karashash Dyusembayeva
Catering and Housekeeping Attendant
Eija Elagin
Consul
Altynay Kozhayeva
Consular Services Assistant