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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.

London 8:01 PM

How do I change my name in my passport/ID card?

Passports/ID cards are issued according to the information in the Swedish Population Register. In order to change your name in your passport/ID card you therefore need to change your name in the Swedish Population Register.

If you wish to change your given name, you find relevant documents and information on this website

If you wish to change your surname, you find relevant documents and information on this website

A name change made by a foreign authority is not valid.

If you have got married abroad, you must register your marriage and change your name with the Swedish Population Register. This cannot be done by the Embassy.

Last updated 14 Nov 2017, 3.05 PM

Sweden in United Kingdom

The Embassy

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Embassy of Sweden
11 Montagu Place
London W1H 2AL
United Kingdom

Swedish Consulates

Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with 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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