Police en Publications Publication Action Plan for the prevention of illegal immigration and residence 2017–2020 Tekijät Working group on combating illegal immigration Kesti, Esko Heinilä, Mika Poutanen, Mia Julkaisusarja National Police Board pub...

23.1.2026 | Despite higher numbers of call-outs and crimes, the Helsinki police have succeeded in working more efficiently. The police arrive on the scene faster than ever before and investigate crimes more effectively.

Moving firearms across national borders On this page, you will find information about what to do when you need to transfer a firearm from one country to another. For example, you could be moving abroad or participating in a shooting sports or hunt...

How to apply for an identity card You can apply for a standard identity card online or by visiting the police station of your choice. It is easiest to do this online. Have your passport photograph taken. The photography studio sends your passport ...

22.7.2026 | Economic crime and human trafficking are international phenomena. Tackling them requires close cooperation between authorities, both within Finland and across borders.

How to use the identity card When using your identity card, keep in mind that even young children need to have their own identity card. the information on the identify card must be up to date. If you change your name, you cannot use an identity ca...

Instructions for the storage of firearms Duty of care The proper storage of firearms is one of the key aspects of firearm safety. Storage related to firearms and high-powered air guns is provided by the Firearms Act (1/1998). The basis for all sto...

Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...

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 ...

Want to become a weapons collector? A weapons collector’s aim is to collect and store firearms or firearm components for which they have a licence. Weapons collector approval is granted by the National Police Board. Weapons collecting is systemati...

9.4.2026 | In the Western Uusimaa area, police services will be available with partially limited opening hours during the summer of 2026. Summer brings changes to the opening hours of Kirkkonummi and Raasepori Police Stations.

Frequently asked questions about applying for licences How do I identify myself to the online service? The representative of the license applicant uses strong electronic identification to log in to the online service. If the representative of the ...

Getting a passport You can apply for a standard passport online or by visiting the police station of your choice. It is easiest to do this online. Have your passport photograph taken. The photography studio sends your passport photograph to the po...

2.2.2017 | Changes in the application of foreign citizens’ identity cards

30.11.2017 | Change in the Firearms Act will streamline licence processing and provide more time for acquiring a weapon

A domestic burglary violates the protection of one’s home Burglaries are regrettably common these days, and are committed all year round. The police always investigates burglaries as aggravated theft. Burglaries are typically committed by Finnish ...

Hate crimes What is a hate crime? The Finnish law does not define the concept of a hate crime specifically. In general terms, hate crime is a crime motivated by prejudice or hostility towards the victim’s ethnic or national origin. The crime may a...

8.8.2025 | Helsinki Police Department has received a lot of feedback about public order disturbances and the perceived lack of safety resulting from substance abuse. These disturbances are mainly related to drug use and related crime.

List of fees 2026 Processing permit applications and notifications incurs a fee. The tables below provide more detailed information about police fees. The fees are based on the Ministry of the Interior's fee regulation. Local police fees Passports...

22.7.2026 | Helsinki Police's response time for the most urgent call-outs improved further in the first half of 2026. Officers reached the scene in 4.7 minutes on average, the fastest result on record. This was achieved despite a growing number of call-outs and changes in the operating environment.