In January 2022, Swedish passports and national ID cards will receive new security details and a new look.
The application fee is not affected and if you have a valid passport or national ID card you do not need to apply for a new one.
If you need a new passport or national ID card before the end of the year, it is very important that you have all the necessary documents with you when apply for it to be approved.
You need to provide a valid ID/passport and supporting documents must be in original or certified copy
You can apply for your passport in Sweden and collect it at the Embassy in Pretoria or at the Consulate in Cape Town, Gaborone or Windhoek.
If you apply for your passport at the Embassy in Pretoria or in Sweden, and would like to collect the passport at one of our Consulates there is an additional shipping and processing fee, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees".
The passport fee is paid by Visa or MasterCard at the Embassy when you apply.
For information about application fees, see the FAQ "consular & migration application fees".
Please note that the information available in the Swedish Population Register (database) is digitially the source of information for the application. Therefore, please make sure your personal information is up to date. For further information please visit www.skatteverket.se or www.polisen.se.
For applicant who is born outside Sweden and under the age of 22 please note the rules and regulations when it comes to the passport's validity and/or the Swedish citizenship. For further information please visit www.migrationsverket.se/info/287.html.