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
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.