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Important Passport Information

Mail-in Passport Renewal

Eligibility Requirements for U.S. Citizen Adult Passport Renewals by Mail

  • You can submit your most recent passport book and/or U.S. passport card;
  • You were at least 16 years old when your most recent passport book and/or passport card was issued;
  • You hold a 10-year passport which was issued within the past 15 years;
  • Your U.S. Passport has not been limited from the normal 10-year validity period due to passport damage/mutilation or multiple passport thefts/losses; and
  • You are not requesting a change in the passport data, other than a name change due to marriage or divorce or court order for which you can submit official documentation (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) to support the name change. For a name change in Sweden, please submit a Personbevis from Skatteverket in Swedish in your name with a komplettering for the date and type of name change.

 

Instructions for DS-82 Processing by Mail and Online Fee Payment – for U.S. Citizens Residing in Sweden:

Step 1:  Complete the DS-82 Passport Renewal Form.  Please complete the entire form online and then print.  Be sure to sign and date the form where indicated.

Social Security Number: Please note that according to U.S. law (26 USC 6039E) applicants for U.S. passports must provide a correct Social Security Number on the passport application. Failure to provide a Social Security Number if you have been issued one can result in a $500 fine enforced by the IRS. If you have never been issued a Social Security Number, write zeros in the boxes and sign the affidavit of no Social Security number.

Step 2:  Obtain one color passport photo 2” x 2” (5 x 5 cm) taken within the past 6 months; full face, frontal view against a plain white or off-white background.

Step 3:  Include one photocopy (color or black and white) of the data page of your previous U.S. passport.

Step 4:  Include the passport you are renewing in the package you mail to the Embassy.

Step 5: Pay the $130 passport application fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site.  You must print the electronic payment confirmation you receive via email after successfully paying the fee and include it in the package you send to the embassy. Note: We do not accept any other forms of payment for mail in applications.

Step 6:  If you would like your passports returned via a trackable method to a Postnord location use registered mail and obtain a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope size A4 to A5 filled out with the address in Sweden where you want it sent.  Registered mail labels should be ordered on Postnord’s website not in person at a Postnord office to avoid problems with the waybill.

If you would like to have your passport delivered by standard service, you may send a stamped self-addressed envelope with enough postage affixed for 250g (for one applicant) or 500g (for two applicants) and your passport will be delivered to you at the address you specify on the envelope.  Note that standard service does not allow for tracking of your package.

We do not have stamps for purchase locally. We do not allow pick-ups of new passports you must provide a waybill or stamps to have them mailed back.

IMPORTANT: Include a return address on BOTH the mailing and self-addressed envelope! All envelopes without a return address will be rejected.  Be advised that the addressee must present a valid Swedish ID to retrieve registered mail from the designated local delivery location.

Step 7:  Mail all the items listed above to the U.S. Embassy in Sweden at the address below using registered mail.

U.S. Embassy StockholmAttn: Consular – American Citizen ServicesDag Hammarskjölds väg 31SE-115 89 Stockholm

Passport processing takes approximately 5-7 weeks.

In-person Passport Application

You must Apply in Person if:
  • You are applying for your first U.S. passport;
  • You are under age 16;
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16;
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago;
  • Your name has changed since your U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to document your name change; or
  • Your passport was lost, stolen, or damaged.

Apply for a Minor passport: Information on how to apply for a U.S. passport for a Minor under age 16 in Sweden.

Lost & Stolen Passports: If your most recent U.S. passport was lost or stolen, please visit our page on lost and stolen passports for instructions on how to apply.

First Time Applicant born Abroad to U.S. Citizen parents: If you are 18 years old or older and have not been registered as a U.S. Citizen and are applying for your first U.S. passport, please see our website for First Time Applicants under Citizenship Services.

Additional Requirements and Information for All Minors Age 16 & 17: Minors ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport by themselves.  However, it is recommended that at least one parent appear in person with the minor to identify him/her and to show parental awareness.

NOTE:  Although the two-parent consent requirement does not apply to minors aged 16 or 17, per Department regulations a passport generally will not be issued to a minor if a parent or legal guardian who has custodial rights over a minor has notified the Department in writing that he or she objects to issuance of the passport.

Examples of Parental Awareness
  • Having a parent accompany the minor when applying, or
  • A signed statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent’s ID).
Instructions to Apply for a Passport in person

Step 1: Complete the form DS-11. Complete the form online, and then print it. Do not sign it.

Step 2: Obtain two passport photos. Photo standards are listed on the travel.state page.

Step 3: Evidence of U.S. citizenship – such evidence may include but is not limited to:

  • U.S. Birth Certificate
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Expired U.S. Passport
  • U.S. Passport Card

Step 4: Valid Identification document for the applicant and one copy. If you have a new generation Swedish passport, you will need copies of both the photo and signature pages.

Step 5: Make an appointment. The link below will take you to our online calendar where you can choose a date and time slot of your choice. Make your appointment

Step 6: If you would like your passports returned via a trackable method to a Postnord location use registered mail and obtain a pre-paid postage label size A4 to A5 filled out with the address in Sweden where you want it sent.  Registered mail labels should be ordered on Postnord’s website not in person at a Postnord office to avoid problems with the waybill.

If you would like to have your passport delivered by standard service, you may send a stamped self-addressed envelope with enough postage affixed for 250g (for one applicant) or 500g (for two applicants) and your passport will be delivered to you at the address you specify on the envelope.  Note that standard service does not allow for tracking of your package.

We do not have stamps for purchase locally. We do not allow pick-ups of new passports you must provide a waybill or stamps to have them mailed back. Please be aware that postage labels are valid for 90 days from purchase. Do not purchase your postage label more than one week before your appointment to avoid delays.

Step 7: Payment for the passport application is made at the Embassy on the day of the interview. The fee is $165 for first-time adult passports and $135 for minor passports. You may pay by credit or with debit card.  We recommend you confirm with your credit card company that your card is unlocked for foreign transactions prior to your appointment to avoid any problems with your payment. We do not accept SEK cash payments.  You may also consult the Department of State’s Passport Fee Calculator for further information and guidance on passport fees, as well as changes to the official schedule of fees.

If you bring all of the required documents above to your interview, the standard processing time is 5-7 weeks.

Payment & Appointments

How much does it cost to apply for a passport and how can I pay the fee?

The fees vary depending on the service you are applying for, and accepted payment methods will depend on whether you are applying in person or by mail. We do not, however, accept personal or U.S. issued bank checks. Please refer to the individual instructions for your specific passport service.

Is payment in USD or SEK?

If you are submitting your application in person in Stockholm you may pay using a credit card.  If you want to pay in cash, we only accept USD.

Can I pay my fees online?

In some cases, the DS-82 passport renewal fees may be paid online.

 

Security Information

For security reasons, visa applicants and American Citizen Services customers are not allowed to bring any luggage, bags, large electronic devices, or any items that are not relevant to your business with us (with the exception of one small purse, backpack, briefcase or items to care for babies).

Cell phones are permitted with bluetooth disabled. Baby formula, bottles, strollers, and food are permitted.

NO LAPTOP COMPUTERS

Personal laptops and larger electrical/electronic devices are prohibited. You will not be permitted entry if you are in possession of a laptop or larger electrical/electronic device.  If you have prohibited items with you, you will not be allowed to enter the Embassy and may need to reschedule your appointment.

The following items are NOT permitted in the Embassy:

  • Cameras
  • Laptops
  • Large bags
  • Luggage
  • Tools of any size, such as a leatherman, or Swiss army knife
  • Weapons of any kind

All visitors to the Embassy are subject to airport-type screening.  When planning your visit here, bring only what is needed for your business with the Consular Section to speed security screening.  All items are subject to inspection and your wait time at the Embassy depends on the items you and other visitors bring.  We do not have storage facilities at the Embassy. We suggest you make use of storage facilities at the main bus/train station in Stockholm (Centralstationen) or at the airport.

We appreciate your cooperation in making your visit to the Embassy as smooth as possible.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

    • If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
    • If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
    • If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
    • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
    • If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.

  • Interview waivers are only granted in extreme situations, such as having a medical condition that requires flying in an air ambulance.

The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.