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Passport, visas and identity cards
Passport and ID card are the only official documents for verifying your identity. Finnish citizens residing in Finland apply for passport or ID card with their local police in a written application. The application carries a fee and it must be handed in personally. Two photographs that fulfill the international passport photo guidelines must be attached with the application. Fingerprints will be included in new passports. On applying, the applicant must prove his/her identity with a valid passport or ID card.
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- Time reservation system to Local Register Offices
You can make a reservation for example for marriage, confirmation of sale, registration of a foreigner or concerning matters within Notary Public or guardianship. This service is on trial in some localities.
Local register offices - Electronic identity card
Information on the function and basic principles of the electronic identity card and citizen certificate.
Population Register Centre - Passport
Information on how to apply for a passport, including the fees. Passports for minors, persons liable for military service, group passports, national seafarer's cards.
Finnish Police - Foreign nationals arriving in Finland
Visa, visa application form, visa requirement in the Schengen area and travel documents accepted by Finland, residence permits, entry document fees.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs - Passport photo
The photos attached to passport applications must conform to certain requirements. Passport photo guidelines.
Finnish Police - Identity cards
Grounds for issuing identity cards and application procedure. Cancellation and disposal of identity cards. Use of electronic identity cards for electronic communication and as travel documents.
Finnish Police
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