Kuopio Main Police Station, licence services

Service location

Kuopio Main Police Station is located near the city center.

You can apply for a passport, identity card, and other permits from us.

As a rule, we serve by appointment. If you don't make an appointment, be prepared to wait in line. The ticket machine stops issuing queue numbers at 4 PM. Licence services are closed on public holidays.

Visiting address

The Main Police Station is entered through a security check.

Suokatu 44
70100 Kuopio

Service hours

Mon-Tue 9-16.15 as well as Wed-Fri 8-16.15.

Monday-Tuesday 9.00–16.15

Wednesday-Friday 8.00–16.15

Other contact details

E-mail

lupa.ita-suomi@poliisi.fiOpens in a new window.

ajo-oikeusasiat.ita-suomi@poliisi.fiOpens in a new window.

Fax

+358 172649565

Telephone number

National police helpline

+358 295419800

Telephone exchange

+358 295450311

Postal address

PO Box 217
70101 Kuopio

Accessibility information

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
The entrance has a ramp over 6 meters long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The foyer is cramped.

The customer service point is located on floor 2.
For moving around, there is a lift cramped for wheelchair users that is difficult to perceive; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has a queue number system and seats.
The service point has a portable induction loop.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on floor 1. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.

Text edited by: Eastern Finland Police Department

Updated: 25/9/2026

Kuopio Main Police Station, licence services

Visiting address

Service hours

Other contact details

E-mail

Fax

Telephone number

Postal address

Accessibility information

Basic information

Responsible for the service

Area

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