Alcohol passport
Alcohol serving passport training and test
Do you need an alcohol serving license for your job? Join REDU Edu’s alcohol serving license training and easily obtain the required qualification. Trainings are organized in Lapland and the Oulu region.
In the training, you will learn the essential aspects of alcohol legislation and gain the skills needed to pass the alcohol serving license exam. After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that serves as an official alcohol serving license – opening doors to many job opportunities.
Why is the alcohol serving passport important?
The alcohol serving passport is proof that the holder knows the key points of Finnish alcohol legislation and can act responsibly in serving tasks. The permit is mandatory for many restaurant industry employees and is required if the employee works in a place with serving rights without a supervising manager. For employers, it is a sign that the employee can act in accordance with alcohol legislation and serving regulations.
The alcohol serving passport is important part of professional competence in the restaurant industry and can improve employment opportunities.
Who is the alcohol serving passport suitable for?
The alcohol passport is not just for bartenders – it is an important qualification for many different fields.
Restaurant industry employees and job seekers
Do you work in a restaurant, bar, or café? The alcohol serving passport is often a prerequisite for getting a job and responsible serving.
Summer and
seasonal
workers
Many travel, seasonal destinations, and resorts look for employees with an alcohol serving passport for both summer and winter seasons.
Restaurant industry entrepreneurs and managers
As a manager or entrepreneur, it is important to know the legislation related to serving. The alcohol serving passport strengthens professionalism and responsibility.
Event and festival workers
Festivals, sports events, and other large events need qualified servers.
Students in
the field
For students in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry, the alcohol serving passport is often part of their studies – and useful in internships and after graduation.
Staff leasing and catering workers
In gig work, flexibility is key – the alcohol serving passport allows working in various places where alcohol is served.
Alcohol Test – Content and acceptance criteria
The alcohol serving passport is issued by an educational institution authorized by the government or the Ministry of Education to provide restaurant service training. The certificate is granted to a person who has successfully passed the test assessing knowledge of the Alcohol Act and its supervision practices.
More information can be found on Valvira's website.
Frequently asked questions about the alcohol serving passport
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How long is the alcohol serving passport valid?
The alcohol serving passport is valid indefinitely and does not need to be renewed.
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Do I need an alcohol serving passport if I only work occasionally in serving?
You can work in serving tasks without an alcohol serving passport as long as there is a responsible manager or another person named by the license holder with an alcohol serving passport present. However, the employer may still require all staff to have an alcohol serving passport.
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Who needs an alcohol serving passport in a serving place?
In a serving place, there must be a responsible manager or deputy named by the license holder who is at least 18 years old and has a valid alcohol serving passport. They are jointly responsible with the license holder for compliance with the Alcohol Act on-site.
