We offer the following services

The Consulate of Sweden in Arizona can help Swedish Citizens with:

Service fees

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The Consulate of Sweden in Arizona can help non-Swedish Citizens with:

**Please note that we only offer our services Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm and that you need to make an appointment before coming to our office.

We offer information regarding the following services

For your convenience you can contact our office to obtain information that can guide you in other consular matters in which we are not the main authority:

  • Information about emergency assistance for Swedish citizens
  • Information for Swedish citizens on how to apply for new passports and visas
  • Information for persons with both Swedish and American passports
  • Information about Swedish citizenship
  • Information about change of name
  • Information about Swedish residency
  • Information about voting
  • Information about translating

Passports

First time applications or renewals

Please Note: Due to the closure of the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles and New York, the Swedish Embassy in Washington DC is currently the ONLY location to renew or apply for your Swedish passport.


However, in the Spring of 2010, the Embassy in Washington conducted a pilot project using a mobile photo station. Due to its success they will be releasing dates and locations for the Fall. To find out the dates and locations for the Fall of 2010 please contact our office. Once the dates and locations are made available please keep in mind that the number of applications is limited.


  • The quickest and cheapest way is to apply for a passport is while visiting Sweden. You can contact any passport office (see www.polisen.se). Normally you can pick up a new passport or identity card within a week. It is also possible to pick up your new passport or identity card at an Embassy or consulate, although it takes longer and costs more.
  • If you need to renew or apply for a passport in order to travel to Sweden and are not able to schedule an appointment with the mobile service before your trip you can apply for an Emergency/Temporary passport. Please see the section titled Emergency Passports.
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Emergency Passports

To apply for an Emergency Passport in Arizona please bring the following documents with you to your appointment:

  • The old passport, valid or expired.
  • If you do not have your passport (lost or stolen) you must bring some form of photo identification.
  • A copy of your population registration record (personbevis). This can be attained from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). www.skatteverket.se
  • Original documentation proving legal US resident status (valid visa or green card) or US Citizenship (naturalization certificate), or notarized copy of same if applicable.
  • If the applicant became a US citizen before July 1 2001 documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he/she has regained Swedish Citizenship.
  • 2 passport photos taken straight ahead with the light background and neutral facial expression
  • Application fee of $230 in the form of a money order or cash.
  • Shipping fee of $20 as a separate money order only.

If the applicant is a minor:

  • Written consent of both legal guardians.
  • If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.
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Multiple Passports

Persons who are citizens of both Sweden and the United States should carry both passports when traveling between the two countries. The United States Department of State requires that all US citizens, including those who have dual citizenship, must be in possession of a valid US passport when leaving or entering the US.


Swedish citizens are expected to declare their nationality and to present a valid Swedish passport upon arrival in Sweden and/or the European Union.


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Renewal of Swedish Driver's License

Your Swedish driver's license must be renewed every ten years. You must also replace your driver's license if it has been damaged, lost, or if personal information on it has changed. An application form for a Swedish driver's license can only be obtained from the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. or from any of the Swedish consulates in the U.S.


The form can not be downloaded from internet. You must complete the application yourself and submit it along with photographs to the Swedish National Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen).


When your new driver's license has been issued, you may pick it up at the consular location you've indicated in your application.


The fee for a new driver's license is $60 and is payable at pick-up in Arizona or at any other Swedish consular location in the U.S. The Consulate of Sweden in Arizona accepts payments in cash or by money order. If the license has already been paid for in Sweden, a $20 processing fee is due at pick-up in Arizona or at any other consular location in the U.S.

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Application for Coordination Number and Registration of Name

Child applicants who were born abroad and have never before had a Swedish passport must first be added to the Swedish population register by applying for a coordination number.


The application is free of charge and must be filed in person at all Swedish consulates in the US and at the Embassy in Washington. The child must be accompanied by at least one legal guardian.


The following documents are required:

  • Name registration form (SKV 7750) signed by both legal guardians and by the applicant, if she or he is 12 or older.

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

  • Child's original birth certificate, issued by the state's Vital Records Office and clearly stating the names of both parents, or notarized copy thereof.
  • Passports (or other valid photo ID with clearly visible signature) of both legal guardians, or notarized copy thereof.
  • Original documentation proving legal U.S. resident status (valid visa or green card) or U.S. citizenship (naturalization certificate) of Swedish legal guardian(s), or notarized copy of same.

If the legal guardian(s) gained U.S. 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.

  • Copy of legal guardians' marriage certificate, if married.

Once the coordination number has been obtained and the child has been added to the population register, the child applicant can proceed with a passport application.

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Residence Permit Based on Family or Personal Connection

This applies to individuals who are married, cohabiting, or intend to marry or cohabit with someone who is a Swedish citizen or permanent Swedish resident. It also applies to unmarried children under 18. Please note once your application has been submitted to the Consulate you are not allowed to enter Sweden until a decision has been made.


Please submit the following documents, which you can download from the Swedish Migration Board: www.migrationsverket.se

  • 2 copies of Residence Permit Application Form (#115021) or 2 copies of Application for Child under 18 (#113021), completed, signed and dated, including detailed contact information.

Additional form(s) depending on if the applicant is:

  • married to or cohabiting with a Swedish citizen or resident (#T92 and #22801);
  • planning to marry or cohabit with a Swedish citizen or resident (#T91);
  • a minor wishing to take up residence with a parent who is already living in Sweden (#T93);
  • wishing to reside with a close relative (reference person) with whom he/she has previously shared a household and has a relationship of dependence which makes it very difficult to live apart (#T84)
  • National passport or other travel document.
  • 2 passport photos, in color, taken from the front with the face depicted at a straight angle. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
  • 2 copies of your Swedish family member's or relation's passport and (if applicable) a notarized copy of US Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R).
  • 2 recent copies of the family member's "personbevis" (the family member must be registered in Sweden).
  • If married, 2 notarized copies of your marriage certificate. Your marriage must be registered with the Swedish National Tax Board (Skatteverket). A letter and a copy of your marriage certificate should be submitted to the local tax office in Sweden where your spouse was most recently registered.
  • If cohabiting but not married, copies of a shared lease, utility bills and/or bank statements.
  • If divorced, 2 copies of your divorce decree. If the applicant is a child under 18 with divorced parents, 2 copies of the divorce decree plus notarized consent for the child to move to Sweden from both biological parents or court documents showing sole custody of the child(ren) must be submitted.
  • Brief personal letter stating (1) when you are planning to move, (2) whether you already have a place to live, and (3) whether you already have an offer of employment.

How much does it cost?

A non-refundable application fee of $70 for adults or $35 for children under 18.

  • The application fee as well as shipping and handling fee must be paid in the form of one money order or certified bank check, should be made payable to the Consulate of Sweden Arizona. 

How do I submit my application?

Applications with all required documents may be delivered in person during visiting hours by appointment only.


Applications must include self-addressed pre-paid delivery service packing slip (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) for return of passport.


Please note that you might be requested to provide additional documentation.

How long does it take?

An estimated time of 6-8 months is usually required to process your application.


Due to the current high volume of applications there is a very long waiting period for interviews in Sweden which might delay the process.The Consulate has no means of speeding up this process.

Processing your application

After your documents have been examined by a consular officer, you will be invited for an interview.


Your Swedish family member/relation will be interviewed in Sweden. If your Swedish family member or relation resides in the US, you will be interviewed together.


Once all the documents have been received your case will be forwarded to the Swedish Migration Board. Your permit, if granted, will be attached to your passport and returned.


You can request the return of your passport anytime during the application process. If you wish to have your passport returned immediately please include a written request with your application. Please note that you will be required to pay double postage.

Further questions?

Specific questions about residence permits are answered at 480-990-1909 or by email at phoenix@consulateofsweden.org

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Visa Information

A Schengen visa is required for persons of certain nationalities who wish to visit the Schengen countries.

Please choose from these categories of visa: ( you will be re-directed to the Embassy website for lists of information regarding the application process for visas)

Please note that the new application form (119031) must be signed in two places, the first refers to the application (No. 37) and the second is the Schengen consent that follows.


Once you have all the application documents you must make an appointment to come to our office to complete the application.


If you are applying at the Arizona office please be sure to make all payments in the form of cash or money order made payable to Consulate of Sweden Arizona. Please contact our office via email at phoenix@consulateofsweden.org or by phone 480-990-1909 if you have any questions.

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