New appointment slots are constantly being opened for Licence services at Helsinki Police Department. It is always advisable to start renewing your passport or ID card online, so that you can plan your visit in advance and ensure an effortless process.
Start the process online whenever you need a new passport or ID card. When you submit an application, you can also easily book an appointment for identification purposes at your nearest police station if this is necessary.
New appointment slots are constantly being added to the appointment calendar for Licence services at Helsinki Police Department, depending on the resources available.
“It’s also worth checking throughout the day for any cancellations, as these are available in the calendar almost daily. This is how, at best, you can even get an appointment for the next day," says Superintendent Jari Friman, Chief of of Licence Services at Helsinki Police Department.
“We recommend making an appointment beforehand. If you don’t have an appointment, you need to be prepared to wait for even more than an hour, depending on the day and time,” Friman adds.
It’s also slightly cheaper to apply for a passport or identity card online than obtaining a travel document in person at a police station.
Three steps towards a smooth trip abroad
- Have a passport photo taken. The photo attached to the application may not be more than 6 months old.
- Start applying for a passport or ID card online at asiointi.poliisi.fi
- If the system tells you that you need to visit a police station for identification purposes for your new travel document, book an appointment in the police's e-service. Remember to cancel your appointment if you can't make it.
