Apply for a new rapid or express identity card with an expedited delivery time. For more information about these identity cards, see section Identity card delivery - Police (poliisi.fi).

If an identity card cannot be delivered to you in time even with an expedited delivery time, a passport officer may grant you a temporary identity card or temporary passport at their discretion. Note that temporary identity card is not a travel document but it can be used to prove your identity within Finland. Temporary passport is a travel document but some countries do not accept it as a travel document due to its considerably lower security level. 

Always check from the authorities of your destination the type of travel document that you need in order to travel to the country.

You can travel to EU countries with an identity card. As a rule, a travel document is not checked at the border in Schengen countries though you must show it if requested. 

A travel document is usually not needed when travelling in the Nordic countries, but you must be able to prove your identity if requested.

If you notice that your identity card has become damaged, visit a police station or contact a Finnish mission if you are abroad. If your identity card is broken or damaged, border control may deny you entry into the country.

Store your personal card in a secure location and do not make any personal markings on it. Do not let your identity card get wet.

Protect your identity card against significant temperature, radiation or humidity changes and continuous sunlight. A hard impact or twist may damage the identity card’s chip.

Please note that some protective PVC covers can stick to the identity card and damage it.