Facts

Temporary passport fee: $230.

A temporary passport will normally be processed within 30 minutes.

The Consulate General of Sweden is open for passport handling Monday - Friday from 9 am until 12 noon.

For urgent passport questions, please call 415-788 2631.

Passport Applications

Swedish citizens can apply for a regular passport at the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco on certain dates through the mobile passport service. The Consulate General in San Francisco can issue temporary passports with a shorter validity.

Detailed information on applying for a Swedish Passport valid for five years can be found on the website of
The Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.

More information about the mobile passport service at the Consulate General in San Francisco.

To apply for a temporary passport in San Francisco, please bring the following documents:

  • The old passport, valid or expired. If your passport expired more than three months ago, you need to bring a copy of your population registration record, available from the local tax office where you were most recently registered. www.skatteverket.se
  • Original documentation proving U.S. resident status (valid visa or green card) or U.S. citizenship (naturalization certificate), or notarized copy of same if applicable.
  • If the applicant became a U.S. citizen before July 1, 2001, documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he or she has regained Swedish citizenship.
  • 2 passport photos taken straight ahead with a light background and a neutral facial expression.
  • Application fee of $230 (cash or moneyorder only). 

If the applicant is a minor:

  • Written consent of both legal guardians, on a separate authorization form (RPS 531.2) and signed prior to visiting the embassy/consulate.
  • Passports (or other valid photo ID with a clearly visible signature) of both legal guardians, or a notarized copy of same.
  • If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.