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Can I travel between Sweden and the UK on a national id-card, or do I need to bring my passport?

From the UK to Sweden:
Provided that you have a residence permit in the UK, you can travel from the UK to Sweden on your national ID card. Remember to link your national ID card to your pre-settled or settled status (EU Settlement Scheme - EUSS).

From Sweden to the UK:
According to Swedish passport law, you must travel out of Sweden with a valid passport if you are traveling outside the EU. 

For information about what is required for entry into the UK, please contact British authorities here.

Last updated 29 Mar 2022, 7.04 PM

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Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

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