

For a regular identity card, a minor needs the consent of all of his or her guardians, and if the applicant is under 15 years of age, at least one guardian must accompany him or her during the identification visit. In both cases, the application can be filled online in the same way as the adult’s own application. You can obtain either a regular identity card for a minor that can be used both for travel and identification in online services, or a special minor’s identity card that cannot be used for travel and that does not have a chip enabling online identification. More information on applying for a Finnish id card.

An unpaid application will not become pending and the licence official is unable to process it. Paying with a credit card is also possible with the most common credit cards. Using the Police’s eServices from abroad is not prohibited, but the same service level as found within Finland cannot be guaranteed.Applications submitted online are also paid for online. This applies to both online applications and applications made at a licence services point.įinnish Id card for Finnish citizens residing abroad are issued by Finnish missions abroad instead of the Police. If you apply for a Finnish id card and a passport at the same time, a lower than normal fee will be charged for the card. The digital photograph can also be used when you are submitting the application entirely at a licence services point.Ī passport photograph attached to an application shall not be older than six months

An electronic application cannot be submitted without a digital photograph delivered directly from the photographer to the police. The cheaper fee applies even if your electronic application requires a visit the police licence services point. You can also submit the entire application at the police licence services point, but it is cheaper and quicker to submit the application online. Avoid queueing by booking an appointment in advance. If a visit is required, your application will only be processed after the visit. When you fill in your application, the system will tell you whether you need to visit the police licence services point. In other cases, in addition to the application, the applicant must visit a police licence services point in order to be identified prior to processing the application. In certain cases, only the electronic application is required. Fill in the application online: Attach the photograph retrieval code you received from the photographer to your application. Have your photograph taken at a photography studio that can send your passport photograph to the Police electronically. Applications for a Finnish id card can be submitted via the Police’s eServices or in person at a police licence services point of your choice.
