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Registering an EU citizen's right of residence

Renewal of residence card

As a rule, a residence card will be issued for 5 years. If your residence card is valid for less than 5 years but you stay longer, submit an application Residence card of a family member of an EU citizen.

After living in Finland legally and without interruption for 5 years, you can get a permanent residence card. A permanent residence card is valid for 5 years. The card must be renewed every 5 years because the chip of the card contains biometric identifiers, for example a facial image and 2 fingerprints. If you already have a permanent residence card and the validity of your residence card is about to expire, apply for the renewal of your residence card.

If your card is lost, stolen or damaged or if the information printed on the card is no longer up to date, apply for the renewal of your residence card.

  • If your card is lost or stolen, report it to the police.
  • If your card is lost or stolen outside Finland, report it to the authorities in the country in question and to the police in Finland.

You can only apply for the renewal of your residence card in Finland. Your new residence card will be delivered to a collection point in Finland.

  • Expected processing time for electronic application
    6 months

  • Expected processing time for paper application
    6 months

  • Electronic application fee
    52 €

  • Paper application fee
    52 €

Apply for the renewal of your residence card:

Residence card in Finland for a family member of an EU citizen, EU_KORTTI

Fill in an electronic application