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...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

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 ...

Assaults A typical assault encountered by the police occurs in town during the small hours. When people are intoxicated, feelings flare up and a person may push someone that cut before them in line. There are various types of assault crimes. More ...

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 ...

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...

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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...

Acts or threats of violence are a part of robberies The offence is a robbery when the perpetrator steals someone else’s property or uses it without permission by using violence or threatening to do so. A robbery is considered aggravated when, for ...

Amending a security sector business licence The National Police Board may amend the terms and limitations added to the security sector business licence due to changes in the scope of the security sector business licence holder's operations, the nu...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Do you want to become a trainer? A trainer of courses for users of forcible means equipment and refresher courses Only persons licensed as a use-of-force trainer by the National Police Board may act as trainers for forcible means equipment user tr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Central Finland Police Department, units and services Central Finland Police Department is located in Pirkanmaa and Central Finland in an area consisting of 45 municipalities. The police department’s main police station – its administrative and ma...

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...

Oulu Police Department, units and services We operate in 38 municipalities in the counties of Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa). Our area of operation includes about 61 600 square kilometres, with about 488 000 residents. The Po...

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...

31.1.2024 | Transaktionen motsvarar inte någon transaktion i urvalslistan! Välj transaktion från urvalslistan. Föremålets klass motsvarar inte valmöjligheterna i urvalslistan! Välj föremålets klass från urvalslistan. Föremålets typ motsvarar inte valmöjlighet...

19.2.2021 | The Firearms Administration under the National Police Board will continue to organise firearms auctions as soon as possible taking the orders issued by the authorities and health safety into consideration. The information on future firearms auctions is published on the Police website www.poliisi.fi.

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