Swedish passports and ID-card in the Netherlands

The application process step by step

1. Ensure you have a Swedish personal identity number or coordination number

You cannot apply for a swedish passport or national ID-card unless you have  a Swedish personal identity number or coordination number. Read more about swedish coordination numbers here. 

2. Bring a valid photo ID

The Embassy accepts a valid Swedish/Dutch passport or ID card, Swedish/Dutch driving licence and dutch verblijfsvergunning.

3. Mandatory forms

• Fill in, print and sign the form "Verification of Swedish Citizenship".
• Guardian Consent form: If you are applying on behalf of a child under the age of 18, you must also fill in a Guardian Consent form. If there is joint custody, both legal guardians must sign the form, witnessed by two persons over 18 years old, residing in the Netherlands.

4. Depending on where you live you must also bring

• If you live in the Netherlands, you should bring an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP) from your municipality of residence showing your Swedish citizenship.
  Link to the Government's information about the Personal Records Database.
• If you live in Belgium, bring your residence permit card showing your Swedish citizenship.
• If you live in Germany, bring your “Meldebescheinigung” showing your Swedish citizenship.

5. Payment and fees

The fee for the passport/ID card is paid on site, preferably by card. We accept VISA and MasterCard and Dutch payment cards. Please note that you need to pay an additional fee if you want to pick-up the passport/ID-card at another Embassy or or one of our honorary consulates. 

Collect your passport or national identity card:

1. Once your passport/identity card has arrived at the Embassy, you will be notified by e-mail.
   
   
2. You can pick up your passport during opening hours: Link to the Embassy's opening hours.
   
   
3. Bring your old passport and an identification document with you.