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Children and adults who have never held a Swedish passport or national ID card, and who have never been registered as residents in Sweden, must first apply for a coordination number before it is possible to apply for a Swedish passport or national ID card. Processing time is approximately 8 weeks. You cannot apply for a coordination number and a passport during the same appointment.
Where do I apply?
Applications can be submitted to:
At least one legal guardian must appear in person, and the child must be present at the appointment.
The application is free of charge and requires an appointment.
The Embassy and the Consulates General request coordination numbers only if you plan to apply for a passport with the same office.
Coordination numbers can be requested for Swedish citizens only.
Book an appointment
The Consulate General in Houston is currently not able to accept applications.
Honorary Consulates cannot accept applications for coordination numbers.
Documents you must bring (originals only)
Forms
Documents regarding the child
Documents regarding the parents
Family documents
All documents must be presented in original.
(Any copies must be notarized, including the text: “A true copy of the original document”, certified by the notary’s signature and stamp. )
Status of a coordination number
Since 18 June 2021, a coordination number can have two possible statuses:
A Swedish passport remains valid until its expiration date, even if the coordination number becomes inactive.
When you apply for a new passport in the United States and identify yourself with a valid Swedish passport or a valid U.S. passport, the passport authority will request that your coordination number be renewed and reactivated.
For information about the status of your coordination number, or when it may become inactive, contact the Swedish Tax Agency, which is the responsible authority.
Updating your information with the Swedish Tax Agency
If you have a coordination number, you must notify the Tax Agency if you change your address, your name, or citizenship.
Only one address can be registered at a time — either a Swedish address or a foreign address.
More information about coordination numbers is available on the Swedish Tax Agency’s website: Coordination numbers | Skatteverket