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Foreigner’s identity card
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The police can issue identity cards to foreign citizens who reside in Finland permanently, whose details have been entered in the Population Information System, and who have a valid residence permit or residence card or whose right of residence has been registered. Additionally, it must be possible to verify the person’s identity reliably. A foreigner’s identity card is issued for a period of five ...
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Updated: 16/2/2026