How to Get Finnish Police ID Card | Step-by-Step for International Students

HOW TO APPLY FOR A FINNISH POLICE ID CARD / FOREIGNER ID CARD (2026 GUIDE) When I first came to Finland as an international student, I applied for my Finnish Police ID Card (Foreigner Identity Card). Here is the updated 2026 process, prices, and tips based on my experience and current rules. 📌 WHAT YOU NEED: ✅ RP Card / Residence Permit Card ✅ Valid Passport ✅ Passport Photo (digital photo code from photo studio) or Bring from home country before 2 days flight day according to European size  ✅ Finnish Personal Identity Number ✅ Registered Address in Finland (usually after DVV registration) 📸 PHOTO PROCESS: Go to Prisma photo studio or any passport photo studio in Finland and ask for a POLICE PHOTO CODE. Price is usually around 15–25€ depending on the place. ✅ The photo code can be reused for up to 6 months in many cases. 💳 2026 POLICE ID CARD PRICE: • Online application: around 53€ • Applying at police station: around 59€ (Prices may change slightly depending on service type.) 📝 STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS: 1️⃣ Take passport photo and receive photo code 2️⃣ Apply online through Finnish Police service OR book appointment at police station 3️⃣ Bring: • Passport • RP card • Photo code 4️⃣ Police checks identity and fingerprints 5️⃣ Wait for SMS or email notification 6️⃣ Collect your ID card OR receive it by delivery depending on your selected option ⏳ PROCESSING TIME: Usually around 1–3 weeks. 📍 HOW TO REACH POLICE STATIONS IN DIFFERENT CITIES OULU • From Oulu city center → local bus to Oulun Poliisilaitos area • Easy access from railway station by bus or taxi ROVANIEMI • Local Linkkari buses available • Short taxi ride from Rovaniemi railway station HELSINKI • Use HSL train, tram, or metro • Very easy access by public transport VANTAA • Reach by HSL train/bus • Near airport region and government offices 💡 IMPORTANT: • Student ID cards usually follow RP card validity. • Family member cases may have different validity periods. • The foreigner ID card is very useful for: ✅ Bank identification ✅ Online strong authentication ✅ Kela / Vero / official services ✅ Everyday identification in Finland ⚠️ NOTE: Rules and fees may change, so always check the official Finnish Police website before applying. Official information: [Finnish Police Identity Card Info](https://poliisi.fi/en/identity-card?u...) #Finland #InternationalStudents #FinnishIDCard #PoliceCardFinland #StudyInFinland #Oulu #Rovaniemi #Helsinki #Vantaa #RPCard #ForeignerIDCard #Suomi #LifeInFinland #StudentLifeFinland #FinlandGuide #NepaliInFinland #PoliceStationFinland #DVV #Kela #FinnishBanking #kemifinland #kemi #policecard