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    Which ID do you need to pick up a parcel from Posti?

    When ID is needed and which documents Posti accepts.

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    Short answer

    Posti says a Parcel Locker needs only the opening code, and an outlet needs only the pickup code. If you have no pickup code, for example for registered items, you need the item ID and an accepted ID document. Posti names a passport, a driving licence and an identity card issued by the police as examples.

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    Why

    1. Posti says no ID is needed with a pickup code at an outlet.
    2. Posti lists a passport, driving licence and police ID card as examples.
    3. Posti says registered items without a code need the item ID and ID.

    Details

    Posti names a passport among the accepted documents, so a foreign visitor can use one.

    Tip

    Carry your passport when you collect registered mail on a trip. A bank card does not prove identity.

    What may differ

    Collecting registered mail for someone else also needs a power of attorney.

    Common misconception

    You always need ID to collect a parcel.

    What actually happens

    With a pickup code or locker code, no ID is needed.

    People also ask

    • Can someone else pick up my parcel?
    • How long does Posti keep a parcel for pickup?
    • Which IDs are accepted in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check Posti before you send.

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