In the Western Uusimaa area, police services will be available with partially limited opening hours during the summer of 2025. However, at least one of the police stations will provide service every weekday throughout the summer.
Police Service hours in the summer of 2025
Police services include, for example, receiving crime reports and handling lost property. The summer service hours will be in effect from June 1 to August 24:
- Espoo Main Police Station: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:15 PM
- Lohja Police Station: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9–11:30 AM and 12:30–4:15 PM
- Kirkkonummi Police Station: Monday and Thursday, 9 AM–12 PM and 1–4 PM
- Raasepori Police Station: Tuesday and Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
Please note: If you are summoned for an interrogation, you must arrive at the time indicated in the summons, even outside the aforementioned service hours.
License Service hours in the Summer of 2025
License Services include matters related to ID cards, passports, private security sector licenses, and firearm applications. Other matters, such as notifications of public events, raffle permits, and small-scale fundraising notices, are also handled during the summer.
The summer License Service hours are valid from June 1 to August 31:
- Espoo Main Police Station: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:15 PM
- Lohja Police Station: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4:15 PM
- Kirkkonummi Police Station: License Services are closed from June 1 to August 31
- Raasepori Police Station: License Services are closed July 7–27. Outside this period, Licence Services are open on Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4:15 PM during the summer
Firearm Inspection Service (by appointment only) is available all summer during normal service hours:
- Espoo Main Police Station: Tuesdays, 9–11 AM and 12–4 PM
- Lohja Police Station: Every other Wednesday (odd weeks), 9 AM–11 AM and 12–4 PM
- Raasepori Police Station: Every other Wednesday (even weeks), 9–11 AM and 12–4 PM
Start your application online and check where you get service the fastest
As noted above, Kirkkonummi and Raasepori Police Stations in particular are affected by the summer opening hours. The customer service at Espoo Main Police Station and Lohja Police Station resumes with regular opening hours.
– Now is a good time to renew your travel documents before summer and vacations, reminds Chief of License Services Erika Karjaluoto.
Submitting your application online is the fastest way to start the process. If a personal visit is required for identification, it’s advisable to book an appointment in advance.
– Our tip to the customers is that right now, appointments are available much faster at Lohja and Raasepori Police Stations compared to Espoo Main Police Station, says Karjaluoto.
Remember that you can visit any police station for license matters or filing a crime report, regardless of your place of residence. ID cards and passports are delivered within the standard delivery time of eight working days after processing begins.
Most applications can be initiated online. Our online service will inform you if an in-person visit is required. Online services are available as usual throughout the summer. You can access the online services via the link below.
