Apply for licences to serve alcohol at the coming summer’s events - Favour e-services
Summer is the peak season for events and a successful event requires careful advance planning. The Finnish Supervisory Agency reminds all event organisers to apply for fixed-term licences to serve alcohol well in advance so that the permit process does not delay the coming summer’s events.
Spring and early summer are the busiest time in permit administration. As the number of applications multiplies, processing times may grow longer. For this reason, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as the details and location of your event have been locked.
Checklist for applicants for alcohol serving licences
- Please submit your application electronically. The fastest and surest way to apply for a permit is through the Finnish Supervisory Agency’s e-service. The electronic system guides you in filling in all the necessary information correctly in one go.
- To avoid a last minute-rush, reserve sufficient time for filling in the application and submit the application well in advance. We recommend that you act at least one month before your event begins.
- Ensure that the applicant organisation has the financial prerequisites and that the designated person in charge has the necessary competence (licence to serve alcohol).
- Organise self-monitoring. Each licensed premises must have an up-to-date self-monitoring plan that specifies, such things as, how sales and public order will be monitored responsibly.
Careful preparation ensures that your event is runs smoothly and that it is safe and in accordance with official regulations.
Read more about serving alcohol on our website.
Finnish Supervisory Agency e-service (requires strong identification)
Enquiries
Jarmo Ruusu, Head of Group, tel. +358 29 5254742