How to obtain a police certificate

Finland

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How or where do I obtain one?
You can request a Police Clearance for Immigration by sending a letter to the National Legal Register Office (Oikeusrekisterikeskus). The letter must include:

• your full name (including any previous names);
• your Finnish personal identity number (henkilötunnus);
• your place of birth;
• the reason for your request; and
• your language preference.

Sign the letter and indicate the address where the document and invoice for service fees should be sent.

For further information or to make an application contact:

Oikeusrekisterikeskus
P.O. Box 157
FI–13101 Hämeenlinna, Finland
Telephone: +358–(0)3–622 3770
Fax: +358(0)3–622 3783
E-mail: oikeusrekisterikeskus@om.fi
Website: www.poliisi.fi.