Swedish passport

For the purpose of traveling abroad, Sweden issues passports to its citizens. They make it easier to get assistance from Swedish consular officers abroad in addition to acting as proof of Swedish citizenship (or other EU or Nordic missions if a Swedish embassy or consulate is not available).

Applications for Swedish passports are submitted at police stations that have a passport terminal for capturing photos and fingerprints. Swedish passports are provided by the Swedish Police. Since October 1, 2005, five-year biometric passports have been available. Previously, adult passports had a ten-year or five-year validity period (children).

If a Swedish national needs a second passport for employment or other unique circumstances, they may do so as long as the requirement persists but not for any longer than the regular passport is valid. This is beneficial when visiting countries that don't accept passports with an entry stamp or visa from another country (Israel vs several Arab states). It can also be used to process a visa application when the embassy of another nation is holding the regular passport.

Every Swedish citizen is also a member of the European Union, and both the national identity card and passport allow for unrestricted travel within all member countries of the European Economic Area as well as Switzerland. The Nordic Passport Union permits Nordic people to move freely within the Nordic nations without the need for identifying documentation.

190 visa-free destinations