Embassy of sweden Ottawa, Canada

Read more here about visiting Sweden and find out if you need a visa.

Are you planning to work or move to someone in Sweden? You can find more information here about what type of permit you need.

Check here to find information and links you need for studies in Sweden.

Check here to find out which type of permit you need to go to Sweden as an athlete.

The Embassy in Ottawa can only inform you if a decision is positive or negative. No decision documents can be sent by email. The full decision document can be received in two ways:

• Book an appointment to visit the Embassy in person by sending an e-mail to sweden.ottawa.permits@gov.se, or
• Send a pre-paid return envelope to the Embassy, together with the following information: name, case number and request for decision document.

Anyone with a residence permit for over 90 days in Sweden needs a residence permit card. In order to receive the card you have to submit biometrics.

Canadian citizens (and citizens of other visa free countries): Please submit biometrics in Sweden, after arrival. Make an appointment at your closest Migration Agency office. Some offices have long waiting times, so it's recommended to book a time well in advance.

Citizens of countries that require an entry visa: Since you need your residence permit card to enter Sweden, you have to submit biometrics at the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa. Please contact the Embassy by e-mail to book an appointment. When visiting the Embassy, please bring your passport for ID purposes. The card will arrive at the Embassy in 2 to 4 weeks, and can either be picked up in person or sent to your home address (a fee applies).

The Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa is the only Swedish passport authority in Canada. Applications cannot be submitted at the honorary consulates in Canada.

All passport applicants must apply in person at the Embassy in Ottawa, by appointment only. Please proceed to our online booking system to book your appointment.

Passport application for adults

Passport application for children under 18 years

First time passport for children under 18 year

Before applying for a first time passport the child must be registered in Sweden and issued a coordination number. Find out more about the process here. 

Download the list of fees here. 

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