How it works (You want to apply > Alien’s passports)

How it works

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You apply and book an appointment

E-service:

If you apply via the e-service, we will contact you with information on how to provide fingerprints and be photographed.

Paper form:

If you apply using a paper form, fill in the form and send it to the Swedish Migration Agency. We will contact you with information on how to provide fingerprints and be photographed.

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You are photographed and fingerprinted

To get an alien’s passports, you must visit us in person to be photographed and fingerprinted. When your application has been registered, you will receive information about when to book an appointment for photography and fingerprinting.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or guardian. If you would prefer to pick up your alien’s passport at a location other than where you will be photographed, please let us know during your visit.

Book an appointment for a visit

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The Swedish Migration Agency processes the application

The Swedish Migration Agency reviews all the information in your application. We will contact you if we need more information.

Waiting time while we process your application

Now you must wait.

Log in to My page

By logging in to My page, you can access information about your application and use our services.

My page

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You receive our decision

Once our decision is ready, we will send it to you by post. It can then take up to 14 days before you can collect your passport. We will send you a letter when it is time to pick it up.

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Book an appointment to pick up your new passport

If you are granted an alien’s passport, you must book an appointment to collect the passport before you visit the Swedish Migration Agency.

Book an appointment for a visit

During the autumn, you may have to collect your alien's passport or travel document at one of the National Government Service Centres instead of at the Swedish Migration Agency. The reason is that the National Government Service Centres are gradually taking over a large part of the Swedish Migration Agency’s services.

You can see on My Page where you can collect your new passport. If you are collecting your new alien's passport or travel document at one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centres, you must book an appointment for your visit. If you are collecting your alien's passport or travel document at one of the National Government Service Centres, you do not need to book an appointment before going there.