The U.S. Vice Consul will be in Gothenburg on October 11th, 2019 to take applications for consular reports of birth, passports, social security numbers, and to notarize documents that will be used in the U.S. Please note that appointments will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
Please note that all routine passport services that require a personal appearance, except for emergencies, will be by appointment only.
Third party attendance at Passport and CRBA appointment interviews (click here)
What can you bring with you when visiting the U.S. Embassy?
All U.S. passports must be sent with registered mail (rekommenderad) within Sweden. We cannot accept stamps or any other form of shipment. Failure to submit a shipment label according to the instructions will only result in delays.
Application forms and a comprehensive overview on applying for a passport outside of the United States can be found on the Department of State’s travel website.
All passport applications are forwarded by the Embassy to the U.S. for passport printing. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO THE U.S. More information can be found by selecting your specific passport service from the menu below.
Upon receiving a complete application the processing time for a passport is approximately 15 business days.
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.
What Service Do You Require?
Passport Renewal by Mail
Information about who is eligible to renew a passport by mail, and how to go about.
If you were issued an emergency, limited-validity passport at an Embassy or Consulate because you had urgent need of travel, you should apply to renew this passport for a full-validity passport as soon as possible.
Apply for a new Passport in Person
In some cases, applications for a new passport needs to be made in person. Find out if this applies to you.
Apply for a Passport in Person (Minors under the age of 16)
If the passport is for a minor under age 16, please note that there are specific requirements that apply to such applications.
Lost or Stolen Passport
Information for individuals who needs to report a lost or stolen passport, and how to obtain a replacement passport.
Change of Name and Data Correction
Information about how to amend a passport for change of name or data correction.
