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Finland allows commercial use of building images, but public sculpture as the main subject is limited and 2D public art is excluded entirely.

By Joel Kelly Verified Jun 28, 2026 2 sources
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Full, with limits

Shoot decision

Depends on setup

Personal photography in public needs no permit. Photographing private spaces without permission is not allowed.

Permit

Conditional

Issuer: Site or land manager for commercial shoots; no permit for personal street photography

Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial productions and managed sites can need permission

Personal photography in public needs no permit. Photographing private spaces without permission is not allowed.

Drone / airspace

Governed by EU EASA rules via Traficom; operator registration required

For category detail, see Drone Authority.

Street / public space

Yes in public, but a recognizable person may not be the main subject of a published image without consent, and never in advertising

Photographing into private homes or yards is prohibited.

Freedom of panorama

Full, with limits

Copyright Act Section 25a: buildings may be used commercially. Public 3D artworks only for non-commercial or editorial use; 2D works like murals are not covered at all.

Practical notes

  • A Helsinki architecture shot sells freely; a shot built around a copyrighted public sculpture needs the artist's permission.
  • Public murals are fully copyrighted (no panorama exception); never use a recognizable person in advertising without consent.

Guidance, not legal advice

Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.

Drone Authority

Check the flight side

Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.

Field kit

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