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National ID card renewal in Åland Islands

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Polisen på Åland (Åland Police Authority).

Renewing a national identity card in Åland involves applying through the police authorities, as the Åland Islands operate under their own administrative procedures within Finland. The process typically requires an in-person visit to a police station to verify identity and provide biometric data.

Your timing

It is standard practice to begin the renewal process at least 4 to 8 weeks before the current card expires. This accounts for potential appointment waiting times at police service points and the standard production and delivery timeline for the physical card.

Start 30 days ahead

Processing times can fluctuate based on seasonal demand; appointments should be booked well in advance.

The process

  1. 1Book an appointment for identity card services via the official police booking portal.
  2. 2Ensure you have a recent, passport-standard digital photograph available or at a participating studio that transmits photos to the police server.
  3. 3Visit the designated police station in Mariehamn in person for the appointment.
  4. 4Provide biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints and a digital signature, if required.
  5. 5Pay the application fee at the police station or through the online portal as instructed.
  6. 6Receive notification via text or email once the card is ready for collection at the designated pick-up point.

What to bring

  • Current valid national ID card or passport
  • Digital passport photograph (or photograph retrieval code)
  • Payment confirmation (if paid in advance)

Who handles it

Polisen på Åland (Åland Police Authority)

https://polisen.ax/

Fees for identity cards are set by the Åland government and should be confirmed directly on the official Polisen.ax website, as they are subject to periodic revision.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Ensure the photograph meets strict passport quality requirements to avoid rejection.
  • Check appointment availability early, as limited service hours may be in effect.
  • Failure to collect the card within the specified timeframe may result in it being returned or destroyed.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

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