Show who you are and prove your identity

If you are unable to supply such documents directly, do what you can to produce these documents or explain why you cannot do this.

During the waiting period, you must endeavour to clarify your identity until it is confirmed. You will do this in conjunction with your case officer. If you do not participate in establishing your identity, the Migration Board may reduce your daily allowance. The Migration Board also has the right to retain your identity document while waiting for your decision.
 

Clear identity important for many reasons

• If you cannot show who you are and from which country you come, it may be difficult for the Swedish Migration Board to assess whether or not you are entitled to asylum
• You will receive a more rapid decision regarding your asylum application if your identity has been established
• You have the possibility to work in Sweden while you are waiting for your decision. You may have an exemption from the obligation to hold a work permit (AT-UND)
• If you should become severely ill or meet with an accident in Sweden, the Swedish Migration Board must be aware of your true identity in order to be able to contact your close relatives
• You will be able to return home if you receive a negative decision
• It will make it easier to obtain Swedish identification documents if you are granted a residence permit;
• You need it to open a bank account
• You avoid having a note in any alien´s passport or travel document stating that your identity is not established which may make it difficult to travel to other countries
• You avoid the risk that any residence permit you receive may be canceled if it becomes known that you submitted incorrect information regarding your identity 
• A possible reunion with your family will be made more difficult if you present yourself under a false identity
• Your chance of become a Swedish citizen in the future may be hindered or delayed if you do not have proof of your identity.