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The honorary consulates augment Finland’s network of diplomatic missions, made up of embassies, consulate generals, consulates and other liaison offices. An honorary consulate is headed by an honorary consul. Honorary consuls are private individuals who take care of their tasks on a part-time basis without remuneration.
Within the scope of a specific geographical area, an honorary consul monitors the rights of Finns and foreigners permanently residing in Finland. He or she provides advice and guidance for distressed Finnish citizens and foreigners permanently residing in Finland who are temporarily abroad, assisting them in their contacts with local authorities or the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate. Certain types of notarized certificates can be acquired through an honorary consul. Honorary consuls do not accept passport applications nor do they handle matters pertaining to visas or residence permits. Honorary consuls cannot serve as attorneys in judicial proceedings or as legal advisers.
Together with diplomatic missions, an honorary consul promotes economic and cultural relations between Finland and the country in question, and takes part in strengthening Finland’s image abroad. An honorary consul can advise Finnish companies, for instance, in obtaining information about local business culture and in finding cooperation partners.
Jurisdiction covers the States of Arizona and New Mexico.
Our club was founded in 1966 and has changed with the times to a club that invites the community to experience Finnish and Finnish-American culture through social gatherings, talks, music, film and food. We collaborate with other Nordic and Scandinavian cultural groups in Arizona and elsewhere.
Our club and Tucson were proud hosts to FinnFest USA in 2012. FinnFest USA is a festival with strong academic, cultural, and commerce components presenting Finnish and Finnish American culture and heritage. It’s a festival that brings modern Finland together with historic and contemporary America. FinnFest USA is an ethnic festival like no other in the USA.
Finland and Arizona met November 8th – 11th, 2012 and engaged in a vibrant, educational, and festive celebration where visitors shared information and learned about contemporary Finland and Finnish-American culture during stimulating, fun-filled days packed with activities and events for all guests.
The local and regional community became a central part of the festival by contributing local performers, vendors and participants who engaged with Finnish and Finnish-American presenters, artists and guests.
