New residence permit card
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide
- Public service
You need a new residence permit card when your personal information as entered in your passport changes, your card expires or your card is lost or damaged. Apply for new residence permit card in our online service Enter Finland or at a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service. Online application is more affordable.
Do the following
- Make sure you meet the requirements for a residence permit.
You must meet the requirements for granting a permit in order to be issued a residence permit. The requirements must be met throughout the period of validity of the residence permit.
2. Make sure you have all the necessary attachments.
You will need various attachments for your residence permit, such as a valid passport and a passport photo.
3. Fill in the application and pay the fee.
Fill in the application in the Enter Finland online service. If you are unable to use Enter Finland, fill in a paper application.
4. Prove your identity.
Book an appointment to visit a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service to prove your identity.
5. Wait for a decision.
The Finnish Immigration Service will contact you if they need additional information for your application. Reply to the request on time.
Period of validity
The card is valid for a fixed time.