EMERGENCIES
In the Event of an Emergency
Please note that the Honorary Consulate of Sweden has no role in evacuations or rescue operations as these matters are solely handled by American authorities. In case of a personal emergency, Swedish citizens are welcome to call the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. at (202) 467-2600 and follow the instructions. For more information visit the Embassy website. In case of a life threathening emergency please call 911.
REGULAR PASSPORTS
You can only renew or obtain a regular Swedish passport at the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco, Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. or the Consulate General of Sweden in New York City. The Mobile Passport Station is no longer in use.
Read more about how to renew your passport HERE for adults, and HERE for minors.
If you have questions about applying for passports in Sweden, please see the Swedish Police’s website on Passports and ID-cards or call them at +46 77 114 1400. You can only get a passport in the name you are registered as in Sweden. You can request an extract from the population register (utdrag ur folkbokföringen) by contacting the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) at +46 8 564 851 60.
EMERGENCY PASSPORTS
It is possible for Swedes in the Southern California area to apply for an emergency passport at the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Los Angeles, CA. The procedure takes less than an hour. The application must be done in person by appointment only. Please note that an emergency passport is only a travel document and there are several restrictions that apply to an emergency passport. The checklist for an emergency passport and more information on its restrictions are found in the FAQ section or at the Swedish Embassy’s website.
COORDINATION NUMBERS & NAME REGISTRATION
A child applicant who was born abroad and has never 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 can be filed at all Swedish Consulates in the US and at the Embassy in Washington. The child must be present when the application is filed, and must be accompanied by at least one legal guardian, however, a signature is needed by both legal guardians. Please visit the Swedish Embassy’s website on Coordination Number and Name Registration for further information.
TAXES & RETIREMENT BENEFITS
If you are a Swedish citizen and receive a pension from Sweden, you need to provide a life certificate every year. The information provided by you in the life certificate will ensure that you are receiving the compensation you are entitled to. The Honorary Consulate Of Sweden in LA can sign and stamp the life certificate. You can read more about Swedish pensions in English HERE.
For questions about your pension, you can contact the Swedish Pensions Agency at +46 498 200 700.
OTHER INQUIRIES
Planning on moving to Sweden? Visit the Swedish Migration Agency for more information.
Schengen Visa
Kindly note that the Honorary Consulate of Sweden LA does not process Schengen visas. Please find more information about Schengen visas on the Swedish Embassy’s webpage. For questions regarding Schengen visas, please call +1 347-329-2738.
List of foreign citizens who require Visa for entry into Sweden
Study in Sweden
Looking for a study destination?
Sweden is home to 40 outstanding universities.
To learn more about studying in Sweden please visit Study in Sweden.
Miscellaneous
If you have questions about American visas, green cards and citizenship, please contact:
American Embassy in Stockholm at +46 8 783 53 00.
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services at + 1-800-375-5283.
HANDING OUT PASSPORTS
If you applied for a new passport in the USA or in Sweden, you can request to get it shipped for pickup at the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in LA when it's ready. We will contact you (at the email address you provide at the time of the application) when your passport has arrived and is available for pickup.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
As of May 1 2017, holders of Swedish driver’s licenses will not be able to renew their license if they do not permanently reside in Sweden. More information on the change can be found in the FAQ section.
VOTING IN SWEDISH ELECTIONS
Read more on this in the FAQ section or at the Sweden Abroad website on voting in Swedish elections.
CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
The Honoary Consulate in LA can issue certifications sometimes requested by Swedish authorities – of original documents and IDs.