Gold panning permit applications are accepted from:
individuals over the age of 18 who reside within the European Economic Area, who are not bankrupt and whose competency has not been restricted pursuant to the Finnish Guardianship Services Act
Finnish undertakings and foundations
foreign undertakings and foundations that have a registered branch in Finland, that have been founded in accordance with the laws of any of the countries within the European Economic Area and that have their regular registered office, central administration or headquarters in any of the countries within the European Economic Area.