Extending the validity of passports to 10 years

The aim of this project is to extend the validity of Finnish passports to 10 years. The legislative project will prepare a government proposal for amending the Passport Act and other related legislation. 

The project will also assess whether the validity period for identity cards could be extended to 10 years. If considered necessary, a proposal for amending the Identity Card Act will be prepared. 

Extending the validity of passports is one of the Government's deregulation measures.

The government proposal will examine the security implications of extending the validity periods for passports and identity cards, as well as any potential new functionalities. It will also assess the impact on other legislative projects currently underway, such as the act on a digital identity application.

The aim is to submit the government proposal to Parliament during the autumn session 2025.  

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