Supervision of foreign nationals The police monitor adherence to the Aliens Act and regulations based on it. Supervision of foreign nationals is a statutory duty of the police on the basis of the Aliens Act. It is primarily carried out as part of ...

Police contact details for the registration of those applying for residence permit on the basis of need for temporary protection and for asylum seekers The Police will register the applicants who will have the residence permit on the basis of need...

6.2.2025 | Police inspected 1,455 heavy vehicles during three days of intensive supervision

Organisation of Helsinki Police 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 off...

Information for asylum seekers The police’s role in asylum matters If a person intends to make an application for international protection, also known as an asylum application, they should submit it to the police or border guard when arriving in t...

Illegal gambling Has an online casino advertisement caught your eye? Have you wondered whether to use a foreign gambling company to place bets? Before you start gambling, you should always check whether it is a legally organised gambling activity....

Other obligations related to gambling activities Amendment notifications Make a written notification of any material changes that affect the licence. Before you make a notification, check whether the amendment notification alone is sufficient or w...

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 ...

4.5.2026 | 1 (38) Letter 07.04.2026 Document: ID-26235751 Case: POL-2025-152385 Written guidelines for obliged entities on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in gambling activities Contents Definitions ...................................

Ostrobothnia Police Department 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 Alavus to Kannus in t...

8.4.2026 | 1 (38) Letter 07.04.2026 Document: ID-26235751 Case: POL-2025-152385 Written guidelines for obliged entities on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in gambling activities Contents Definitions ...................................

3.12.2024 | Statement ID-24794938 1 (81) 01.11.2024 POL-2023-12050 NATIONAL POLICE BOARD Gambling Administration Konepajankatu 2, P.O.Box 50, FI-11101 RIIHIMÄKI arpajaishallinto@poliisi.fi Tel. +358 295 480 181 police.fi National Police Board's guidelines on ...

Recommended decisions Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that applying to the National Police Board for a recommended decision is one of the legal protections available to players under the old legislation. You can apply t...

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...

18.7.2025 | During the summer of 2025, the police have received several cases for investigation, in which a child who has gone into water has been in danger of death or died in the water. The police emphasise that it is the parents’ responsibility to take care of their children. Small children and especially children who cannot swim must be looked after constantly, and water safety equipment in accordance with the law must be provided, such as life jackets when boating.

7.10.2019 | Enhanced supervision of licensed restaurants revealed slightly more cases of serving alcoholic beverages to intoxicated persons and reports to regional state administrative authorities

3.10.2018 | Enhanced supervision in licensed restaurants – Serving of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated persons and breaches of public order have steadily decreased

3.10.2018 | Enhanced supervision in licensed restaurants – Serving of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated persons and breaches of public order have steadily decreased

13.12.2024 | The Supreme Administrative Court (KHO) has ruled on two important cases related to the marketing of gambling services.

4.11.2025 | ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME IN FINLAND Review 2024 National Working Group on Monitoring Environmental Crime 01 August 2024 2 Summary TITLE Environmental Crime Report 2024 PREPARED BY Finnish National Group for Monitoring of Environmental Offences PUBLISHE...