How long is a Swedish passport valid?
Validity for adults and children, and how to check your date.
Short answer
A Swedish passport is valid for five years for people over 12 and for three years for children under 12, according to the Swedish Police. The same validity periods apply to the national ID card. You can see the last valid day of your passport on Mina sidor on the Police website.
Why
- Passports and national ID cards are valid for five years for people over 12, according to the Swedish Police.
- Passports and national ID cards for children under 12 are valid for three years, according to the Swedish Police.
- The Swedish Police say about 2.4 million Swedish passports become invalid during 2027, so many holders will need a new one.
Details
A passport can become invalid before its end date, for example if you get a new personal or coordination number. If you plan to travel outside Sweden, apply for a new passport in good time, since the Police say waiting times for new travel documents have been unusually long.
Tip
Check the last valid day on Mina sidor well before a trip and book your appointment early, because available times differ between towns.
What may differ
The validity depends on age: five years from age 12, three years for a child under 12.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Police before you apply.
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