Frequently Asked Questions About the Alcohol Passport
Straight answers to the questions people ask most about the anniskelupassi, sourced from LVV's official guidance.
Where can I take the alcohol passport test?
The test isn't run by a government office. It's arranged by educational institutions in the hospitality sector, who also issue the certificate once you pass. LVV (the Finnish Supervisory Authority) publishes a list of approved institutions on its website, based on information the institutions submit themselves.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
What should I do if I lost my alcohol passport?
Contact the institution that issued it and request a replacement copy. LVV doesn't keep a central register of alcohol passports, so the issuing institution is the only place that can reissue yours. It's worth confirming they keep records before you test, since not all providers do.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
Do I need a new alcohol passport if my name changes?
No. Your alcohol passport is tied to your personal identity code, not your name, so a legal name change (marriage, for example) doesn't invalidate it or require a new certificate.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
Do I need an alcohol passport to work at licensed premises?
Not necessarily. The law only requires a designated responsible manager (or their appointed substitute) on duty to hold one; other staff can serve alcohol under that person's supervision without a passport of their own. Many employers still require it of everyone as a matter of policy.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
I'm 16 years old. Can I get an alcohol passport and work at licensed premises?
You can take the test and hold the certificate before turning 18, but you can't act as the responsible manager until then. Until 18, you may only serve alcohol under the immediate supervision of a certified adult.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
How do I know whether my alcohol passport is valid?
It doesn't expire: once issued, it's valid indefinitely under current law, with no renewal or refresher exam required. Keep your original certificate somewhere safe, since replacing it depends on your issuing institution still holding a record.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
Is the alcohol passport mandatory?
Not for everyone. The law only requires the designated responsible manager on duty to hold one. In practice, though, many employers require it of all serving staff, and holding one makes you a more flexible hire since you can cover a shift without a certified supervisor present.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
Are "alkoholipassi" and "anniskelupassi" the same thing?
"Alkoholipassi" is just a colloquial name for the same certificate. "Anniskelupassi" is the official term used in the Alcohol Act and by LVV, and you'll see both used interchangeably.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
What is "anniskelupassi" called in English?
Most commonly "alcohol passport" or "alcohol serving passport." You may also see "alcohol serving license." There's no single official English name; LVV's own English pages use "alcohol passport."
Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
What do I need to bring to the alcohol passport exam?
A valid photo ID: a driver's licence or passport is standard, and the institution checks it before you start. For a remote sitting you'll also need a working camera and microphone kept on throughout, and a quiet room with no one else present.
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Source: LVV: Alcohol passport
Last reviewed: 2026-08-15