A passport and an identity card are travel documents and official forms of identification. In Finland, applications for these documents are submitted to the police.
The police grants permits for firearms and the private security sector, decides on matters concerning public events and fireworks and processes other types of permits, licenses and notifications concerning a number of questions.
The police is also responsible for duties related to the supervision of the right to drive and drivers' health.
Report a lost passport, identity card or driving licence
If a document issued by the authorities (passport, identity card or driving licence) is lost or stolen, you must report it to the police. It is extremely important to file a report in order to prevent misuse.