Passport renewal in Sweden
Renewing a Swedish passport typically involves applying in person at a passport office within Sweden or at a Swedish embassy or consulate if residing abroad. The process includes submitting necessary documents, providing fingerprints and a photo, and paying a fee.
It is generally advisable to apply for a new passport several months before the current one expires. This allows ample time to book an appointment, especially at embassies or during peak seasons, and accounts for processing and delivery times, which can vary.
Start 60 days ahead
This accounts for potential waiting times for appointments, especially at busy passport offices or consulates, and the standard processing time for the passport to be produced and delivered. Processing times can vary depending on location and demand.
The process
- 1Book an appointment at a passport office (in Sweden) or an embassy/consulate (abroad). Some locations may offer drop-in services, but appointments are generally recommended.
- 2Attend the appointment in person. This is mandatory for fingerprinting and photo capture.
- 3Present your old passport or national ID card, or other valid identification.
- 4If applying for a child, both guardians must typically be present and consent, or written consent and identification for the absent guardian must be provided.
- 5Provide fingerprints and have your photo taken at the application station.
- 6Pay the application fee.
- 7Collect the new passport in person at the same office where the application was made. Collection typically requires presenting the old passport.
What to bring
- Your current Swedish passport or national ID card (or other valid identification).
- For children under 18, proof of guardianship and consent from all guardians. Specific requirements may vary for single guardians or if one guardian cannot attend.
Who handles it
Swedish Police (Polisen) within Sweden, or Swedish Embassies and Consulates abroad.
https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/pass-och-nationellt-id-kort/
The fee for a regular passport is SEK 400 within Sweden, as of the latest information from Polisen. Fees for applications made at embassies or consulates abroad may vary and should be confirmed directly with the specific mission.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure you have a valid form of identification beyond your expiring passport, as some offices may require it.
- For applications involving minors, confirm the specific requirements for guardian presence and consent with the issuing authority beforehand.
- Passport photos are taken on-site during the application; bringing your own is generally not required or accepted.
- Collection of the new passport generally requires personal presence and presentation of the old passport.
Sources
Other documents in Sweden
Passport renewal in other countries
Often renewed together
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