16.6.2026 | Western Uusimaa Police Department wants to remind people about road safety and the possibility to use online services also during the Midsummer weekend.

Other licensing matters Security inspector licence Security inspections may be conducted at police departments or other police premises, in the premises or territory of the Border Guard, in courts and in harbours and the Finnish Immigration Servic...

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

Apply for a passport A passport is a document that certifies your travel authorisation and identity when you use different services. In most situations, you will need a travel document when you exit Finland, and you may be asked to show your trave...

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

Police.fi accessibility statement The present accessibility statement of 25 November 2020 relates to the Police.fi service. Updated on 19th December 2024. The service is subject to Act on the Provision of Digital Services which requires that all p...

External environment and statistics The police keeps a close eye on the ever-changing environment in which it operates. Analyses are useful for understanding social trends, megatrends and phenomena. These social changes have an impact on both the ...

Explosives precursor licence The EU regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors limits consumers’ ability to freely obtain chemicals that may be misused to produce explosives. Private persons must apply for a licence from the Nati...

National Police Board Communications The email address of the National Police Board for the media is media.poliisihallitus@poliisi.fi and the media telephone number is +358 50 399 9039 . We serve from Monday to Friday 9.00–16.15. Outside the servi...

11.7.2019 | Supply agreement for police firearms data management system terminated - new firearms data management system delayed

7.7.2023 | Firearms that are unfit for use must be reported to the police – check your cabinets during the summer and submit a notice at the end of September

Find the nearest police The Police of Finland serves across Finland. Here you can carry out a search by service and municipality. If you only select the municipality, the nearest services will be shown first. When you select from the drop-down men...

Organisation of the National Police Board of Finland The National Police Board of Finland is the supreme command of Finnish Police. The National Police Board of Finland plans, directs, develops and supervises police operations and the related supp...

Information for international arrivals This information is designed for people who are planning a trip to Finland and want to know about immigration rules, what travel documentation is required and how to deal with Finnish police. The Police of Fi...

Apply for an identity card An identity card is a document that certifies your identity when you use different services. In some cases, the identity card can also be used as a travel document and it has a chip that allows you to use online services...

The organization of Western Uusimaa Police Department The police in Western Uusimaa is responsible for ensuring public order and safety, preventing crimes and disturbance. They also do crime investigation and consideration of charges. Our lisence ...

Fees and payments Payments are usually made in connection to the submission of the application. The fee does not depend on whether the application is accepted or rejected. A repayment is possible only when the fee has been charged incorrectly by t...

Shooting ranges A shooting range is an indoor shooting gallery or an outdoor area designed for target shooting with firearms. A shooting sports complex refers to a shooting range with lanes for several disciplines, authorised for firing more than ...

Helsinki Police Department We ensure that our capital city is safe and pleasant for everyone together with the City of Helsinki, other authorities, communities and the residents. The Helsinki police station is in Pasila. You can report an offence ...

1.8.2022 | New guidelines for the harmonization of practices related to firearms permits took effect at the National Police Board of Finland at the start of August. The aim is to ensure uniform practices in matters related to firearms permits.

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Lost property Typical lost property items include mobile phones, keys and bicycles. If you discover lost property, notify the owner or deliver the property to the police as soon as possible. The police operate a quite comprehensive nationwide lost...

National Police Board of Finland, units and services The National Police Board’s tasks include planning, directing, developing and supervising police operations and the related support functions. In addition, it is responsible for the equal availa...

19.9.2023 | The first firearms-related online services provided by the police launched on 19 September. From now on, notification of the continuation of a recreational activity involving a firearm can now be done through the police’s online services. Similarly, submitting a notice of a firearm rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated as required by law can now also be done through the police’s online services.

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Permit forms for the private security sector The police has a key role in the supervision of the private security sector. More extensive supervision and management of the sector is carried out by the National Police Board. The supervision of secur...

7.7.2023 | New firearms-related services to be added to the police’s online services in September

Passports, identity cards, permits 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 ...

Processing times The processing times of applications submitted to the police vary from one day to several weeks, depending on the category. The police has determined estimated processing times for the some key permits/licences. The estimated proc...

Helsinki Police Department, units and services We ensure that our capital city is safe and pleasant for everyone together with the City of Helsinki, other authorities, communities and the residents. The Helsinki police station is in Pasila. You ca...

Eastern Uusimaa Police Department, units and services We provide police services in 15 municipalities in Eastern and Central Uusimaa. Our area of operation extends from Vantaa to Hyvinkää and from Nurmijärvi to Loviisa. There are more than 550,000...

Notices of police auctions The police organises regular auctions of lost property and firearms. Animal carcasses that have come into the possession of the police in connection with traffic accidents and hunting offences are also auctioned occasion...

Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from A...

Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from A...

Häme Police Department, units and services We provide police services in 21 municipalities in the Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme regions. Our area is characterised by the beautiful ridge landscape of Lake Päijänne and a road network popular among tour...

Southwestern Finland Police Department, units and services We provide police services in Southwestern Finland from Turku archipelago to Kankaanpää. The area is characterised by the proximity of the sea. The police may also need a boat or ferry to ...

Southeastern Finland Police Department, units and services We provide police services in the areas of 15 municipalities. Our area of operation extends from Kotka on the coast to Kouvola in the north and Parikkala in the east. The area is character...

Lapland Police Department, units and services We provide services over the large district of Northern Finland from Ranua to Utsjoki. Our area of operation covers 21 municipalities with about 180,000 inhabitants. We also serve a large number of tou...

6.6.2024 | The Firearms Act also requires the registration, i.e. reporting to the police, of firearms that have been rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated. The deadline for notification is 15 July 2024. The registration obligation is based on improving weapon safety. Notification can be submitted electronically or by visiting a police station. It is advisable to report the firearm in good time, as an undeclared firearm may result in a fine.

Police request to those applying for asylum and temporary protection in the area of the Eastern Finland Police Department, and to the persons assisting them: please contact the Police by email: Police contact details for the registration of those ...