Embassy of sweden Pretoria, South Africa

You can find all information about Swedish passports here.

The cheapest and quickest way of applying for/renewing your passport/ID-card is to do so during a visit to Sweden. Normal processing time is a week and the fee for a 5 year passport is SEK 350 and for an ID-card SEK 400.

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" at the left hand side (payable at the time of application or in advance).

Under the following headings you will find further information about the specific requirements for a passport application;

• Renewal for adults 18 years of age and over
• Renewal for children under the age of 18
• First-time passport application for children who have not previously had a Swedish passport
• Application for a coordination number and registration of name
• Emergency passport

The passport fee can be paid by Visa or MasterCard at the Embassy when you apply, or by advanced payment to the Embassy's bank account, see below. Please bring proof of payment with you.

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.

Bank details

Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

You can pay your consular (for instance passport fee) or migration fee at time of your application by using your Visa or Mastercard.

You can pay your consular or migration fee by a bank deposit to the Embassy's bank account. However, please note this must be done in advance of the application and you must bring the receipt with you.

Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

See current price lists below:

The passports and identity cards are equipped with a computer chip which stores the holder's personal data, photo and fingerprints, and are valid for five years.

Further information about Swedish passports and national identity cards is available on the Swedish Police Service website: www.polisen.se

Different alternatives for Swedes abroad

Swedish citizens who are resident abroad and who need a new passport or identity card can apply in different ways:

• While visiting Sweden The quickest and cheapest way is to apply while visiting Sweden. You can contact any passport authority. The fee for a 5 year passport is SEK 350 and for an ID-card SEK 400. Normally, you can pick up the new passport or identity card within a week. It is also possible to collect your new travel document at an Embassy or Consulate, although this takes longer and you will be charged a collection fee (currently SEK 150).
   
• At a Swedish mission abroad You can also submit your application at most Swedish embassies abroad. The fee is currently SEK 1 400. Delivery of new travel documents takes between two to six weeks, as passports are produced in Sweden and are sent by courier. Travel documents can be picked up at any passport authority in Sweden or abroad. If you prefer to pick up your passport abroad at another Swedish authority than where you applied, you will be charged a colletion fee (currently SEK 150).

Honorary consulates

Honorary consulates can only accept emergency passport applications, but it is possible to collect your new regular passport or ID-card at a Consulate. Don't forget to bring your old passport when you collect your new one, and please note you will be charged a collection fee of SEK 150.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATIONS

Everyone applying for a passport or national ID-card must provide proof of identity. The applicant must also provide proof of Swedish citizenship. A newborn/child must be registered and have a Swedish ID-number before they can have a passport. Applicants are advised to consult the staff of the passport authority prior to submitting their application.

The application fee can be paid by Visa or MasterCard at the Embassy when you apply, or by advanced payment to the Embassy of Sweden's bank account (see banking details below). Bring the proof of payment with you when you apply for the passport.

For information about application fees, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees"

The new passport is normally ready for collection about 2 weeks from the time of application. (by appointment)

The passport must be collected in person and may not be delivered by mail, (see below for collection at a Consulate).

Please note that an application for a legal change of name may not be submitted along with a passport application. Contact the Swedish Tax Authority, tel. 46 8 564 85160 to apply for a name change before applying for a new passport.

Required Documents

Documents must be presented in originals and when applicable legalised by competent authority.

Applicants 18 years or older who have previously had a Swedish passport must provide proof of identity, as well as proof of Swedish citizenship. They should bring the following documents when applying;

• The old passport, valid or expired (if lost please bring police report).
• If you cannot bring your old passport you must provide a valid photo identification.
• If you were born outside Sweden and never resided there thereafter; you must bring your birth certificate clearly showing the name of your parents.
• Certificate of Swedish citizenship (if the citizenship was acquired by application).
• Certificate of retention of Swedish citizenship after the age of 22 (if you were born outside Sweden and never resided there).
• Original documentation proving South African resident status (valid visa and/or South African id-book) or proof of South African (or other) citizenship (naturalization certificate), or notarized copy of same.

If the applicant became a South African (or other) - excluding automatic naturalisation - citizen before July 1, 2001, documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he/she has regained Swedish citizenship.

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Collection of the passport at a Consulate

The new passport may be collected at the Swedish consulate in Cape Town, Windhoek or Gaborone. For collection at a Consulate, there is an additional shipping and processing fee, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees" (payable at the time of application or in advance).

Banking details

Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

To book an appointment for passport application at the embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.  CLICK HERE.  (The booking is via the Swedish Migration Agency’s website).

An application for a passport can be made - after booking an appointment - on Mondays between 14h00-16h00 and -Wednesdays between 09h00-12h00.

The application fee can be paid by Visa or MasterCard at the Embassy when you apply, or by advanced payment to the Embassy of Sweden's bank account (see banking details below). Bring the proof of payment with you when you apply for the passport.

For information about application fees, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees".

The new passport is normally ready for collection about 2 weeks from the time of application. (by appointment).

The passport must be collected in person and may not be delivered by mail. (see below for collection at a Consulate)

Please note that an application for a legal change of name may not be submitted along with a passport application. Contact the Swedish Tax Authority/ call +46 8 564 85160 to apply for a name change before applying for a new passport.

Required Documents

Documents must be presented in originals and when applicable legalised by competent authority.

A child who have previously had a Swedish passport must provide proof of identity, as well as proof of Swedish citizenship. The child must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian.

• The old passport, valid or expired (if lost please bring police report).
• If you cannot bring your old passport you must provide a valid photo identification.
• If you are born outside Sweden and never resided there thereafter; you must bring your birth certificate clearly showing the name of your parents.
• Original documentation proving South African resident status (valid visa and/or South African id-book) or proof of South African (or other) citizenship (naturalization certificate), or notarized copy of same.
• If the applicant became a South African (or other) - excluding automatic naturalisation - citizen before July 1, 2001, documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he/she has regained Swedish citizenship.
• Written consent of both legal guardians (not older than one month prior of time of application).
• If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.
• Passports (or other valid photo ID with a clearly visible signature) of both legal guardian(s), or a notarized copy of same.

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Collection of the passport at a Consulate

The new passport may be collected at the Swedish consulate in Cape Town, Windhoek or Gaborone. For collection at a Consulate, there is an additional shipping and processing fee, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees" at the left hand side (payable at the time of application or in advance).

Banking details

Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

To book an appointment for passport application at the embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.  CLICK HERE.  (The booking is via the Swedish Migration Agency’s website).

Once the coordination number has been obtained, the child applicant must be accompanied by at least one parent/legal guardian when making the application.

An application for a passport can be made - after booking an appointment - on Mondays between 14-16 and Wednesdays between 9-12 

The application fee can be paid by Visa or MasterCard at the Embassy when you apply, or by advanced payment to the Embassy of Sweden's bank account (see banking details below). Bring the proof of payment with you when you apply for the passport.

For information about application fees, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees".

The new passport is normally ready for collection about 2 weeks from the time of application. The passport must be collected in person - if older than 6 years otherwise the parent/legal guardian may collect - and cannot be delivered by mail. See below for information about collection at a Consulate.

The Embassy has limited opening hours in the reception due to the Corona virus (Covid-19).  To book an appointment for a passport application read more about it HERE

The following documents are required when applying for a new passport:

Documents must be presented in originals and when applicable legalised by competent authority.

• The applicant must provide proof of identity. If the child does not yet have any other proof of identity please contact the Embassy for further assistance.
• Child's unabridged birth certificate, issued by the Home Affairs and clearly stating the names of both parents, or notarized copy thereof.
• Passports (or other valid photo ID with clearly visible signature) of both parents/legal guardians, or notarized copy thereof.
• Original documentation proving South African resident status (valid visa or South African id-book) or South African citizenship (naturalization certificate) of Swedish parent/legal guardian(s), or notarized copy of same.
• If the parent/legal guardian(s) gained South African citizenship before July 1, 2001, documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he and/or she has regained Swedish citizenship.
• Written consent of both legal guardians (if one legal guardian cannot be present the written consent cannot be older than one month prior of time of application and must be certified).
• The decision for a coordination number and name must be presented.
• Parents/legal guardians' marriage certificate, if married

*) If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.

Collection at a Consulate

The new passport may be collected at the Swedish consulate in Cape Town, Windhoek or Gaborone. For collection at a Consulate, there is an additional shipping and processing fee, see the heading "Consular & migration application fees" at the left hand side (payable at the time of application or in advance).

Banking details

Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

To book an appointment for passport application at the embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.  CLICK HERE.  (The booking is via the Swedish Migration Agency’s website).

Children born before April 1, 2015 If the child's father is a Swedish citizen but not the child's mother, and the parents are not married to each other, an application for Swedish citizenship has to be made for the child before one can apply for the Swedish coordination number.

Children born after April 1, 2015 Children born after April 1, 2015 will automatically become Swedish citizen if either parent is a Swedish citizen and can directly request the Swedish coordination number at the embassy or consulate.

Request for Swedish coordination number A Swedish coordination number corresponds to the Swedish personal identity number, but given to children who are born abroad and who were not registered in Sweden. The request for the Swedish coordination number can be made by visiting the embassy or consulate, mother, father and child must be present. The Swedish coordination number is free of charge and the processing time is approximately 8 weeks. Priority is not granted except upon death, war or equivalent. Please note that the Swedish Tax agency (Skatteverket) require a birth notice from the hospital (to show who gave birth to the baby).

The following documents are required

• Completed form SKV 7750 for names notification, signed by both parents. The form is available at the Embassy, or to download from the Swedish Tax Agency's website.  Important information on how to fill out the form is available here.

• Other valid photo ID of the child or bring a passport photograph in color.

• Child's birth certificate, "Unabridged Birth Certificate", in original with an apostile (legalized document).

• Birth notification from the hospital  (to show who gave birth to the baby)

• A copy of parents' marriage certificate if the father is Swedish but not the mother and the baby is born before April 1, 2015 

• Copies of both parents' passports.

• A copy of any decision by the Swedish Migration Board on the retention of Swedish citizenship if there is a risk that the Swedish parent lost his/her Swedish citizenship at the age of 22. Read more here about losing Swedish citizenship.

• All copies should be certified either by the embassy or consulate.

If you apply for an emergency passport at the Embassy in Pretoria; here are the requirements; (if you apply for an emergency passport at the Swedish consulate in Cape Town see further below)

• All applicants must be digitally photographed on site at the time of application. No longer necessary to bring photos!
• A valid [airline] ticket for your onwards journey.
• Valid photo-id (if available).
• A police report if your passport has been lost or stolen.
• The application fee can be paid at the time of application by Visa or MasterCard, or in advance to the Embassy's bank account (bring the proof of payment).

Banking details

• Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

Additional requirements for a person under the age of 18:

• The child must be in a possession of a Swedish personal identification number.
• Written consent of both parents/legal guardians (not older than one month prior of time of application).
• If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.
• Passports (or other valid photo ID with a clearly visible signature) of both parents/legal guardian(s), or a notarized copy of same.

If you apply for an emergency passport at the Swedish Consulate in Cape Town; here are the requirements;

• Please call the Consulatefor opening hours.
• Application forms are available at the Consulate in Cape town.
• Bring two (2) recent passport photos; size 45mmx35mm (colour or black/white).
• A valid [airline] ticket for your onwards journey.
• Valid photo-id (if available).
• A police report if your passport has been lost or stolen.
• Application fee must be paid in advance to the Embassy of Sweden's bank account and bring receipt at time of application.

Banking details

• Bank: Nedbank Account name: Embassy of Sweden Account no: 1602 346 933 Branch code: 160245 Branch name: Hatfield, Pretoria Reference: Applicants surname and initial.

Additional requirements for a person under the age of 18:

• The child must be in a possession of a Swedish personal identification number.
• If under 18 years old; written consent of both parents/legal guardians (not older than one month prior of time of application).
• If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.
• Passports (or other valid photo ID with a clearly visible signature) of both parents/legal guardian(s), or a notarized copy of same.

To book an appointment for passport application at the embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.  CLICK HERE.  (The booking is via the Swedish Migration Agency’s website).

The easiest way is to call 'Transportstyrelsen' +46 771 818181 and request a certificate. You can read more on the website: https://transportstyrelsen.se/en/road/

However, please note you will not be able to receive it by email only by fax or by postal service. 

If you are in need of a sworn translator from Swedish to English respective English to Swedish you can contact Annette Hagberg:

e-mail            hagberg.annette@hotmail.com

mobile           0027 724886558

You can also contact Kammarkollegiet for sworn translators in Sweden; https://www.kammarkollegiet.se/eng/start

There are also translation agencies that can help with the translation from Swedish to English and English to Swedish. 

A Swedish extract from the population register can be ordered directly from the Swedish Tax Agency by phone +46 8 56485160. You can also visit their website for further information. Please click on the link.

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