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Embassy of Sweden London, United Kingdom
Due to a high number of visitors at the Embassy reception, waiting times for passport collections and other services are longer than usual.
Due to a high number of visitors at the Embassy reception, waiting times for passport collections and other services are longer than usual.
To facilitate the process of applying for a new Swedish passport, we have compiled the answers to the most commonly asked questions below. Please read it through to see if your question is answered here before contacting the Embassy – that way, we can help more people!
Please find instructions and information here. You cannot book an appointment via email, phone or by visiting the Embassy.
You need to bring valid id/passport, complete application forms as well as other necessary documents. Depending on the purpose of your visit, and if you are under 18, this may vary. Find checklists for what you need to do ahead of attending your booked appointment here:
Please go through the checklist carefully to make sure that you have everything you need for your booked appointment to guarantee your application runs smoothly.
Each time you apply for a passport, you need to be photographed and register your fingerprints, meaning that you need to be present in person during your application.
Consulates are not equipped with camera stations and are not authorised to issue ordinary passports/national identity cards. However, you can collect your new passport/national identity card from several UK consulates, if you notify the Embassy of this.
You can apply for a passport even if your current passport has expired. If your current Swedish passport / ID card is no longer valid, you can bring another valid ID document to prove your identity (British ID cards, including driving licenses, are also accepted).
If your passport has expired and you do not have another valid ID document, you must bring someone with you to your booked appointment who can prove your identity. This person needs to bring a valid ID document and proof of your relationship. An example of this can be a bill stating both of your names, proving that you live together; an employment contract which shows that you are colleagues; or a birth certificate proving your relationship. Please see our full list of who can prove your identity and which documentation is required.
You need to present proof of your upcoming trip to Sweden (taking place within two to three days). Bring proof of your flight ticket. You also need to bring all documentation required for ordinary passports:
Emergency passports issued by embassies or consulates are for one-way trips to Sweden only. The emergency passport is printed on paper (A4) and does not contain any biometric data. More information about emergency passports can be found here.
The police in Sweden can issue machine- readable emergency passports that include biometric data. Find out more about the Swedish Police's emergency passports here.
British authorities answer questions about entering the UK. Find more information about entry rules for foreign nationals on the UK Government's website.
It is, however, the Embassy's understanding that the British border police at present accept Swedish provisional passports upon entering the UK.
If you are a Swedish citizen and you are travelling to Sweden, you are able to travel until the last day of validity of your Swedish passport. If you use a British passport when travelling, your passport needs to be valid for at least three (3) months after your planned return trip from Sweden.
For accurate and up-to-date information about entry rules to the UK, please visit the UK Government's website.
Yes, Swedish citizens living abroad can always apply for a new passport in Sweden. It is also cheaper to apply for a passport in Sweden than at embassies!
You can choose to have your passport sent for collection at the Embassy in the United Kingdom if you state this at the time of application.
This means that if you go to Sweden to apply for a new passport before your old one has expired, you do not have to wait in Sweden for your passport.
Yes, even if you are a Swedish citizen living in the UK, an embassy in another country can issue a passport which can be sent for collection in the UK or Sweden.
Remember that you will need a valid passport to travel to the other country.
From the UK to Sweden:
Provided that you have a residence permit in the UK, you can travel from the UK to Sweden using your national identification card. Remember to link your national identification card to your pre-settled or settled status (EU Settlement Scheme - EUSS).
From Sweden to the UK:
According to Swedish passport law, you must bring a valid passport when leaving Sweden if you are traveling outside of the EU.
For information about what is required when entering the UK, please contact British authorities.
All fees paid to embassies go to the central government account (Riksbanken). Neither the Embassy nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can decide how these funds are used.
You can contact the Embassy by phone and email.
Many answers can also be found on our passport pages.