U.S. Embassy in Finland

What U.S. Embassy in Finland does

The U.S. Embassy in Finland is the official diplomatic mission of the United States to the Republic of Finland, headquartered at Itäinen Puistotie 14 B, Helsinki, with 82 employees. It operates under the authority of the U.S. Department of State and provides four core service categories: consular services (U.S. visa processing, passport issuance and renewal, notarial services at $50 per seal, and 24/7 emergency assistance to American citizens), educational and cultural exchange programs (EducationUSA advising, BridgeUSA J-1 exchanges, the Transatlantic Studies Scholarship, the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute, Fulbright Finland Foundation partnerships, and American Spaces cultural programming), trade and investment facilitation (U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA), and internship programs (Foreign National Student Internship Program for Finnish nationals and the U.S. State Department Student Internship Program for U.S. citizens).

The mission does not operate a commercial technology platform; its underlying infrastructure consists of standard U.S. government .gov website systems with secure HTTPS encryption, online appointment scheduling for consular services, and the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for citizen safety alerts. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems or commercial software products. The mission is funded entirely through Congressional appropriations administered by the U.S. Department of State, with no commercial revenue stream, no private ownership, and no equity instruments outstanding. Senior leadership was refreshed in 2025 with the appointment of Ambassador Howard W. Brodie (credentialed November 13, 2025) and Deputy Chief of Mission J. Chris Karber (July 2025).

Name

U.S. Embassy in Finland

Legal name

Embassy of the United States of America in Finland

Website

https://fi.usembassy.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The U.S. Embassy in Finland is the official U.S. diplomatic mission in Helsinki, providing consular services, visa processing, educational exchanges, and trade facilitation to American citizens, Finnish nationals, and businesses under U.S. Department of State authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations) (BPAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB), Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL), Economic & Trade Diplomacy (Commercial, Investment, Sanctions Policy) (BPAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Visa processing
• Diplomatic services
• Educational exchanges
• Trade facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consular Fee Services: The Embassy generates revenue through fees for visa applications, passport services, and notarial services performed at the Embassy. These fees are set by the U.S. Department of State and are mandatory for service provision.
2. Trade Promotion Services: U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA facilitate business investment and trade without direct fees, supporting U.S. economic interests abroad through advocacy and matchmaking services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The U.S. Embassy in Finland is the official diplomatic mission of the United States to the Republic of Finland, providing consular services to U.S. citizens (passports, notarial services, emergency assistance), processing visa applications for Finnish and other foreign nationals seeking to travel to the United States, facilitating educational and cultural exchange programs, and promoting bilateral trade and investment between the U.S. and Finland through the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA.

Product overview

The U.S. Embassy in Finland operates as a consular and diplomatic mission providing a portfolio of government services organized into consular services (visa processing, passport issuance, notarial services, emergency assistance), educational and cultural exchange programs (EducationUSA, BridgeUSA, Fulbright Finland Foundation, Transatlantic Studies Scholarship, American Spaces cultural centers, Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows), business services (U.S. Commercial Service, SelectUSA), and internship programs (Foreign National Student Internship Program for Finnish nationals, U.S. State Department Student Internship Program for American citizens). The embassy does not offer commercial technology products; rather it provides public-facing government services and programs for American citizens, Finnish nationals, and international visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EducationUSA: Educational advising centers helping students navigate the process of studying in the United States, part of a global network of EducationUSA advising centers
• BridgeUSA
• Transatlantic Studies Scholarship
• American Spaces

Products and services

• U.S. Visa Services Consular visa processing for non-U.S. citizens seeking to travel to the United States, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications. For Finnish and other foreign nationals.
• U.S. Passport Services Passport issuance, renewal, and related documentation services for U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Finland.
• Notarial Services Notary public functions performed by consular officers for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens whose documents will be used in the United States. Available by appointment for all nationalities at $50 USD per notary seal.
• Emergency Assistance 24/7 emergency consular assistance for U.S. citizens, including emergency financial assistance, arrest support, death of citizen services, and victims of crime resources.
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Free enrollment service enabling U.S. citizens traveling abroad to receive security updates and assisting the embassy in locating them during emergencies.
• EducationUSA Advising Official U.S. Department of State source on U.S. higher education, providing advising centers that guide students through the five steps to studying in the United States.
• BridgeUSA U.S. government program bringing emerging leaders and professionals to the United States through J-1 visa exchange visitor programs.
• Transatlantic Studies Scholarship U.S. Embassy Finland's annual $2,000 scholarship for Finnish nationality or lawful permanent residency students enrolled at Finnish universities working on master's theses related to the United States.
• Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute Intensive four-week exchange program for European and American teenagers ages 16-18 hosted at Purdue University, designed to foster relationships and awareness of shared Western democratic values between the United States and Europe.
• American Spaces Network of over 600 open-access cultural centers worldwide promoting interaction between local audiences and the United States, offering educational advising, workshops, technology classes, and cultural programs.
• U.S. Commercial Service U.S. Department of Commerce service offering expertise in international trade and investment promotion, helping U.S. companies export to Finland and Finnish investors connect with the United States.
• SelectUSA U.S. government program facilitating job-creating business investment into the United States, having facilitated over $78 billion in investment and creating/retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs.
• Foreign National Student Internship Program (FNSIP) Unpaid internship program providing Finnish students the opportunity to work in a foreign affairs arena while benefiting from mentorship of experienced embassy employees; interns may earn academic credit.
• U.S. State Department Student Internship Program Internship and fellowship opportunities for U.S. citizen undergraduate and postgraduate students supporting U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Finland consistently ranks at top of international surveys on education, quality of life, competitiveness, and transparency

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• National Museum of FinlandnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2020Coordinated the repatriation of Native American ancestral remains and funerary objects from Finland to Mesa Verde National Park. The repatriation resulted from unprecedented cooperation between the National Museum of Finland and Associated Tribes of Mesa Verde.
• Fulbright Finland FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividuals interested in studying in the United States are encouraged to visit the Fulbright Finland Foundation website for information regarding U.S. universities, entrance examinations, admission requirements, and related resources. The Foundation facilitates academic exchange between the U.S. and Finland.
• SelectUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. The program facilitates job-creating business investment into the United States and raises awareness of economic development opportunities.
• U.S. Commercial ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, the U.S. Commercial Service offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade through offices worldwide.
• Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinks U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. Has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries, staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired experts.
• EducationUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial source on U.S. higher education providing guidance through EducationUSA advising centers that help navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study. Network includes local centers worldwide.
• American SpacescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice of American Spaces oversees a network of over 600 open-access cultural centers in more than 140 countries. These centers promote interaction and deliver programs on themes from American culture, technology, and English language learning.
• BridgeUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States through exchange programs designed to foster international professional connections and cultural understanding.
• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 1985 as a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector to interact on overseas security problems. Objectives include establishing liaison between security officials, exchanging information on security developments, and recommending methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Embassy in Denmark: Nordic U.S. diplomatic mission with matching consular, visa, exchange, and trade promotion functions; comparable size and host-market demographics.
• Embassy of the United Kingdom in Finland: UK diplomatic mission co-located in Helsinki delivering comparable consular, visa, and bilateral trade services; structurally analogous as a Western allied embassy in Finland.
• U.S. Embassy in Sweden: Another Nordic U.S. diplomatic mission delivering the same portfolio of consular, visa, educational exchange, and commercial services — directly comparable in mandate, structure, and host-market profile.
• Embassy of Canada in Finland: Another G7 foreign diplomatic mission in Helsinki providing consular, visa, and trade services to its nationals — directly comparable as a peer foreign mission operating in the same host country.
• U.S. Embassy in Estonia: Baltic-region U.S. mission sharing Finland's NATO-allied status and Eastern-flank strategic relevance, with parallel consular and security cooperation mandates.
• U.S. Embassy in Norway: Nordic U.S. mission with identical service lines (consular, visa, EducationUSA, Commercial Service) operating in a similarly high-development, transparent host market — a near-perfect structural comparable.
• Embassy of Germany in Finland: Major EU member state embassy in Helsinki with similar consular, cultural, and economic diplomacy functions; representative of the broader peer set of EU/NATO embassies in Finland.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Mission to NATO: U.S. diplomatic mission focused on the NATO alliance — comparable as an institutional sibling within the U.S. foreign affairs apparatus, particularly relevant given Finland's recent NATO accession.
• U.S. Mission to the European Union: Larger U.S. diplomatic entity operating in Brussels with broader trans-Atlantic policy remit; relevant as a higher-tier sibling institution with overlapping trade and political functions.

Regional players

• U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg (historical): Historical regional U.S. consular presence in Finland's near-abroad with comparable visa and consular functions; illustrative of a regional peer mission no longer operating but useful for scale benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ExchangeProgramsatState
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usembfinland
• Instagraminstagram.com/exchangeourworld

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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