For information and instructions related to possible service disruptions, see the following page: Technical difficulties and interruptions in Enter Finland.
If you are applying for an extended permit or citizenship or renewing your residence permit card or residence card, it is possible that you do not need to visit a service point to prove your identity. For more information about when visiting a service point is not necessary, see the page Identification.
Permanent residence permit
Permanent residence permit
You can use these applications if you are eligible for:
- a permanent residence permit or
- a long-term resident’s EU residence permit for a third-country national.
Do you already have a permanent residence permit but your card is about to expire? In that case, apply for renewal of residence permit card.
Are you a family member? If you are a family member of an EU citizen and have resided legally in Finland together with the EU citizen for a continuous period of 5 years, apply for a residence card of a family member.
Permanent residence permit
Apply for a permanent residence permit for yourself.
Permanent residence permit for a child
Apply for a permanent residence permit for a child whose guardian you are.