Applicants seeking new or renewed passports in the United States must visit the Embassy in Washington, the Consulate General in New York, or the Consulate General in San Francisco.

Book an appointment with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC,  the Consulate General of Sweden in New York, or the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco.

To apply for a passport, you must already have a personal number (personnummer) or coordination number (samordningsnummer).

If your passport is still valid and you are traveling to Sweden, you may also apply for a passport with the Swedish police (Polisen). This is the fastest and least expensive option if you are currently in Sweden or will be traveling there soon. Find out more (in Swedish and English).

The Consulate in Minneapolis cannot accept passport applications or renewals. However, after applying in Washington, New York or abroad, you may ask the issuing authority to send your passport to us in Minneapolis, where you can pick it up.

In the event of an emergency or a lost passport, the Consulate in Minneapolis can immediately issue a provisional (emergency) passport to a Swedish citizen, which can be used for a single trip to Sweden.

You must make an appointment to apply in person at the Consulate. The fee is $189 in cash or check; the consulate cannot accept credit cards. The best way to reach the Consulate is via email.

To obtain a provisional passport, you must have purchased tickets for travel and be able to show your itinerary, as this information will be included on the passport itself.

The following is needed to obtain a provisional passport:

• Completed application form (provided during your appointment).
• Completed verification of Swedish citizenship form (provided during your appointment).
• Your expired Swedish passport. If your passport is still valid but will soon expire, it will be deactivated.
• If your Swedish passport is lost or stolen. You will need to file a police report with the Swedish police and bring that to the appointment. You will also need to bring a valid ID. If you have no valid ID, you can bring an immediate family member to vouch for your identity, or if no immediate family member is available, you must contact the consulate in advance to create identity control questions from the passport system.
• Valid photo ID, if your passport is expired.
• Two passport photos, which are the same as US passport photos and can be obtained anywhere this service is offered. They cannot be more than six months old.
• A printed copy of your flight itinerary.
• If you live in the US, original documentation proving US resident status. This could include a valid resident card (“green card”), valid visa or a US naturalization certificate. This does not apply if you have been a US citizen since birth (for which you will need to bring your US birth certificate).
• Your birth certificate (original or certified copy), if you have been a US citizen since birth.
• If you became a US citizen before July 1st 2001, documentation that you have regained your Swedish citizenship.

If the applicant is a minor (younger than 18), the following additional items are required:

• A completed guardian certificate, signed by both legal guardians and by two witnesses to these signatures. If filled out at the Consulate, the consular staff can act as witnesses. This form is valid for one month.
• The minor’s birth certificate (original or certified copy).
• Passports or valid photo ID for both legal guardians.
• Proof of both legal guardians’ US resident status (valid resident card, valid visa or US naturalization certificate).
• The legal guardians’ marriage certificate, if married. If formerly married, a divorce certificate/declaration and the original marriage certificate are required.
• If legal custody has been granted to one guardian or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be included (original or certified copy).

Learn more about applying for a provisional passport (in Swedish and English).

Provisional passports may only be issued one way to Sweden, from the U.S.

As of 1 September 2023, new provisions entered into force under the Act (2022:1697) on Coordination Numbers and the Ordinance (2023:363) on Coordination Numbers. 

The legislation requires that when an application is submitted through a Swedish passport authority, the applicant must appear in person for identity verification. 

Since Honorary Consulates are not passport authorities under Swedish law, they are not permitted to receive, verify, or forward coordination number applications. 

Applications must therefore be submitted directly at:
• The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
• The Consulate General in New York
• The Consulate General in San Francisco 

The Consulate General in Houston is expected to begin accepting applications in the fall of 2026. 

We understand that this may involve additional travel and expenses, and we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. However, the requirements for coordination number applications are set out in Swedish legislation and require that applications be submitted in person at a Swedish passport authority. Honorary Consulates are not passport authorities and therefore cannot receive these applications. 

Our passport authorities in the United States are happy to assist with appointment scheduling and information on required documents. The most up-to-date information is always available on Sweden Abroad. 

A Swedish citizen who was born abroad will, in some cases, lose their citizenship upon reaching age 22 unless they apply to retain it. You must submit this application after your 18th birthday but before your 22nd birthday.

As of January 2026, we are no longer able to accept Retention of Citizenship Applications at the Honorary Consulate in Minneapolis.

If you live outside Sweden and receive a pension from the Swedish Pension Agency (Pensionsmyndigheten) or compensation from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan), you need to provide a life certificate (levnadsintyg) each year.

If you receive a life certificate in the mail, you can make an appointment with the Consulate in Minneapolis to have it stamped.

Learn more about life certificates (in Swedish and English).

Swedes residing abroad can vote in advance in Swedish elections, either by mail or in person at embassies and consulates. For a complete list of voting locations and voting hours, please see the embassy website.

Learn more about voting abroad (in Swedish and English).

For complete eligibility requirements, please visit the Election Authority’s website. You do not need a voting card to vote by mail or in person, but please bring yours if you have one. Additionally, if you are not registered in the Electoral Register (röstlängden) you may still vote as long as you meet the eligibility requirements outlined by the election authority.

Visa applications are processed through the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket). The Consulate in Minneapolis does not conduct visa interviews or collect biometric data; this must done at the Embassy in Washington DC.

For US students applying for student visas in Sweden, only the Embassy in Washington DC can conduct the passport/identity check. This service is not offered in Minneapolis. The Swedish Migration Agency is launching a pilot for digital passport checks to make it easier to apply for a residence permit. Students and workers from 23 countries are the first to be able to use the identification app Freja to show their passports.

Learn more about the Freja app.

Learn more about visas and moving to Sweden (in English).

All U.S. visas and residence permits are handled by U.S. authorities. For more information, contact U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services or the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm.

Questions about ESTA and U.S. visa waivers must be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Krisinformation från svenska myndigheter

UD:s reserekommendationer

Sveriges Ambassad i Washington (Swedish Embassy)

Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency)

Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency)

Polisen (Swedish Police)

Pensionsmyndigheten (Swedish Pension Agency)

Valmyndigheten (Swedish Election Authority)

SWEA International Inc.

Sverigekontakt

The Honorary Consulate does not provide translation services.