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...

25.8.2025 | Temporary protection applications accepted on Mondays and Thursdays

Using your passport When you use your passport, keep in mind that even young children need to have their own passport. the information on the passport must be up-to-date. If you change your name, you cannot use a passport with your old name on it ...

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 ...

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...

Restraining order A restraining order is one way to stop harassment, threats, and unwanted messages. A restraining order can also be used to prevent violence and new crimes. What does a restraining order mean? Constant harassment can be involved i...

Card applications You can apply for duplicate copies of all licences required in the private security industry in the police e-service portal or in a licence service point of your choice. It is easiest to do this online: Have your photograph taken...

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...

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...

Police helpline The police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance. You can also ask for advice on matters related to automatic traffic surveillance as well as traff...

5.3.2025 | Changes to reception hours for temporary protection applications

Identity card delivery The standard delivery time of identity cards is about 8 working days, and your identity card will be delivered to a collection point you have selected. At the collection point, you must present the tracking number and verify...

Passport delivery The standard delivery time of passports is about 8 working days, and your passport will be delivered to a collection point you have selected. At the collection point, you must present the tracking number and verify your identity....

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 ...

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. Find the details here . × Close...

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 ...

Public protests at Helsinki Airport – FAQ Public meetings and demonstrations A public meeting is typically a demonstration, or some other event arranged under the constitutional freedom of assembly. Anyone may follow a public meeting or demonstrat...

30.6.2022 | After February this year, about 2000 applications of temporary protection related to the war in Ukraine have been filed with the Western Uusimaa Police Department. During week 24, the number of applications filed within the Police Department areas was 70 while the week preceding midsummer they were 50. On a weekly level, the number of applications show a slightly rising trend but nothing indicates that the application numbers would start to grow significantly.

23.3.2022 | In March, more than 800 applications for asylum or temporary protection have been submitted to Western Uusimaa Police Department. Of the applicants, the majority are adult women and children under 18 years of age.

28.3.2022 | Eastern Finland Police Department opens service helpline and email for applicants of international protection in Eastern Finland