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The normal processing wait time for a coordination number is 1-2 months.

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First-time Passport Application for Child

Child applicants who were born abroad and have never before had a Swedish passport must first be added to the Swedish population register by applying for a coordination number. This application can be filed at all Swedish consulates in Canada.

Application instructions for coordination number

Once the coordination number has been obtained and the child has been added to the population register, the child applicant must be accompanied by a legal guardian and bring the following when applying for a new passport:

  • Written consent of both parents, on a separate authorization form which may be downloaded from the righthand column of this page and signed prior to visiting the embassy/consulate.

    If legal custody has been granted to one parent or to another person, legal proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.

  • For minors (younger than 18 years) born outside Sweden: an official Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents (in Canada - long form).

  • Copy of legal guardians' marriage certificate, if married and if only the father is a Swedish citizen.

  • Passports (or other valid photo ID with clearly visible signature) of both legal guardians, or notarized copy thereof.

  • Original documentation proving Canadian resident status (valid visa or permanent Resident Card) of Swedish legal guardian(s), or notarized copy of same.

    If the legal guardian(s) gained Canadian citizenship before July 1, 2001, documentation from the Swedish Migration Board must be provided to certify that he and/or she has regained Swedish citizenship.


    Application fee of $76 in the form of cash or a money order, payable to the Embassy of Sweden.

Do not bring passport photos.  As part of new procedures introduced in 2007, all applicants are digitally photographed on site at the time of the application.

The new passport is normally ready 1-2 weeks from the time of application.  It must be picked up in person by a legal guardian or by the applicant, if she or he is 15 or older. The passport may be picked up at any Swedish consulate in Canada.  For pick-up of the new passport at a consulate there is a shipping fee of $19 (payable at time of application) and an additional processing fee of $12 (payable at pick-up). 
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