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How to apply for a passport or national ID-card in the Netherlands

You can apply for a new passport or a national identity card at the Embassy of Sweden in the Hague. Follow our step-by-step guide.

The application process step by step:

  1. Make sure you have a Swedish personal identity number or coordination number. Link to more information (in Swedish).
    Link to Skatteverket for information about a coordination number (in English). 

  2. Book an appointment online: Link to online booking system.

  3. Bring valid identification document: Link to information about valid identification documents. 

  4. Fill in, print and sign this form: Link to the form "Information for Verification of your Swedish citizenship". NOTE! If you are applying on behalf of a child under the age of 18, this form must also be completedLink to the form: Appendix to the application - Guardian Certificate" for child under 18.

  5. Depending on where you live, you should also bring the following:

    6. The fee for passport/ID card is paid on site, preferably by card. We accept VISA and MasterCard and Dutch payment cards. Link to fees.

 

Collect your passport or national identity card:

  1. Once your passport/identity card has arrived at the Embassy, you will be notified by e-mail.

  2. You can pick up your passport during opening hours: Link to the Embassy's opening hours.

  3. Bring your old passport and an identification document with you.