Swedish Passport Collections
ADULT PASSPORT COLLECTIONS:
* Existing passport, even if expired and/or already cancelled by the embassy.
This will need to be cancelled in advance of handing out the new document.* Valid photo ID.
The existing passport will not be accepted as proof of ID if it has expired.
CHILD PASSPORT COLLECTIONS:
* Child's old passport, even if expired and/or already cancelled by the embassy.
This will need to be cancelled in advance of handing out the new document.
* The child's birth certificate listing the names of the parents/guardians.
* The parent making the collection must also bring their valid passport/ID document as proof of identification.
ALL RELEVANT HANDLING AND COURIER FEES CAN BE PAID BY CARD OR CASH AT THE APPOINTMENT.
15 minutes
Swedish UT Card / Residence Permit Collections
Please be advised that Swedish residence permit cards (UT cards) may no longer be collected from the consulate in Cape Town.
ALL COLLETIONS MUST BE MADE BY COURIER DIRECTLY FROM THE EMBASSY IN PRETORIA.
Applicants are advised to contact the migration section at the embassy to arrange or for further information.
- ambassaden.pretoria-migration@gov.se
0 minutes
Swedish Coordination No Application (child)
Please be advised that both parents and child must be present at the appointment.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
* 3 x recent colour passport photos; size 45mmx35mm (no teeth showing/smiling)
* Both parents' original passports. If parents have more than one citizenship, they will need to bring all passports with them
* Full / unabridged birth certificate with apostille from DIRCO
* A birth notification from the hospital in the original.
* The child's South African passport (if applicable)
* The parents' original unabridged marriage certificate (if applicable)
Please ensure that the full/unabridged birth certificate has been legalised with an apostille from DIRCO in advance of the appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
30 minutes
Swedish Coordination No Application (Adopted child)
Please be advised that both parents and child must be present at the appointment.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANT:
* Registrar of Adoptions Covering Letter
* Unabridged, Full or Abridged Birth Certificate
* Order of Inter-Country Adoption document
* Certificate of Conformity of Intercountry Adoption
* Valid flight details for return journey (child & parents)
* 3 x recent colour photos; size 45mmx35mm (no teeth showing/smiling)
* Both parents' original passports
Appointments for emergency passports are to be scheduled for Tuesdays or Wednesdays once the coordination number has been issued.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
45 minutes
Swedish Child Emergency Passport
*Both parents and child must be present at the appointment.*
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
* 3 x recent colour passport photos; size 45mmx35mm (no teeth showing/smiling)
* Both parents' original passports
* Unabridged birth certificate with Apostille from DIRCO/personbevis
* Valid \[airline\] ticket for your onward journey.
* Valid photo-id (if available).
* A police report if your passport has been lost or stolen.
* A fee of ZAR3,060 for a temporary passport is to be paid by card at the appointment.
Please be advised that the Consulate/Embassy can not be held responsible for any issues that applicants may experience when travelling with emergency passports.
It is the parents' responsibility to confirm that their chosen airline and any transit airports accept emergency passports as well as the minimum validity required for travel.
This should be done in advance of the appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
* [https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/pass-och-nationellt-id-kort/barn-och-ungdomar-pass/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
30 minutes
Swedish Adult Emergency Passport
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT
* 3 x recent colour passport photos; size 45mmx35mm (no teeth showing/smiling)
* Valid \[airline\] ticket for your onward journey.
* Valid photo-id (if available).
* A police report if your passport has been lost or stolen.
* A fee of ZAR3,060 for a temporary passport is to be paid by card at the appointment.
Please be advised that the Consulate/Embassy can not be held responsible for any issues that applicants may experience when travelling with emergency passports.
It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that their chosen airline and any transit airports accept emergency passports as well as the minimum validity required for travel.
This should be done in advance of the appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
30 minutes
Swedish Emergency Passport (Adopted child)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANT:
* Registrar of Adoptions Covering Letter
* Unabridged, Full or Abridged Birth Certificate
* Order of Inter-Country Adoption document
* Certificate of Conformity of Inter-country Adoption
* Valid flight details for return journey (child & parents)
* 3 x recent colour photos; size 45mmx35mm (no teeth showing/smiling)
* Both parents' original passports
* A fee of ZAR3,060 for a temporary passport is to be paid by card at the appointment.
Please be advised that the Consulate/Embassy can not be held responsible for any issues that applicants may experience when traveling with emergency passports.
It is the parents' responsibility to confirm that their chosen airline and any transit airports accept emergency passports as well as the minimum validity required for travel.
This should be done in advance of the application.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
45 minutes
Swedish Emergency Passport Collections
ADULT EMERGENCY PASSPORT COLLECTIONS:
* Valid official photo ID if available.
CHILD EMERGENCY PASSPORT COLLECTIONS:
* The parent making the collection must bring their valid passport/ID document as proof of identification.
15 minutes
Swedish Biometric Passport Applications
Please be advised that ALL BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICATIONS are to be made in person at the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.
Applicants are advised to schedule an appointment on the [Embassy's booking page](https://www.migrationsverket.se/ansokanbokning/valjtyp;jsessionid=GpV+SRwCkjSEqYyKKzVykR5N.Ansokan4_1Server?0&enhet=U0859&sprak=en&callback=http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Pretoria/Services-for-Swedes/First-time-passport-application-for-child/). The Embassy is open for passport applications on Wednesdays between 9-12 or Thursdays between 14-16.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
[https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
0 minutes
Parental Consent for Swedish Passport (child)
Please be advised that the the parental consent forms will only be **valid for one month from the date of the appointment**.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPOINTMENT:
* Parent's valid passport
Please note that the parent will be required to complete the relevant forms in person at the consulate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/pass-och-nationellt-id-kort/barn-och-ungdomar-pass/](https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/pass-och-nationellt-id-kort/barn-och-ungdomar-pass/)
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
30 minutes
Swedish Marriage License
Please note that Swedish citizens who are in South Africa on a 90 day tourist visa are unable to apply for a marriage license at the Consulate. This service is only for those with a valid residence permit for South Africa who intend to marry in South Africa.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
FOR THE APPLICANT:
* Valid passport and South African residence permit
* Full personbevis from Skatteverket (not older than 1 month)
* Proof of residential address in South Africa (rental contract, telephone/municipal bill etc.)
* An application fee of R340 and a R370 courier fee must be paid at the appointment. This can be paid by card at the Consulate.
FOR THE NON-SWEDISH PARTY
* Valid photo ID with valid residence permit if not a citizen of South Africa, Botswana or Namibia
* If the city/town of birth is not listed in the passport/ID document - an unabridged birth certificate is to be submitted.
* Proof of residential address in South Africa (rental contract, telephone/municipal bill etc)
Please note that if both parties are Swedish, each will need to apply for a separate marriage license.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-för-svenska-medborgare/sydafrika/hjalp-till-svenskar-utomlands/gifta-sig-utomlands/hindersprövning-på-ambassaden](https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-för-svenska-medborgare/sydafrika/hjalp-till-svenskar-utomlands/gifta-sig-utomlands/hindersprövning-på-ambassaden)
* [https://www.skatteverket.se/privat/folkbokforing/aktenskapochpartnerskap.4.18e1b10334ebe8bc80004956.html](https://www.skatteverket.se/privat/folkbokforing/aktenskapochpartnerskap.4.18e1b10334ebe8bc80004956.html)
30 minutes
Retention of Swedish Citizenship
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
* Original passport(s). If holding more than one citizenship, bring all passports
* Original unabridged/full birth certificate
* Both parents' original passports. If parents hold more than one citizenship, bring all passports
* Both parents' original birth certificates
* Parents' marriage certificate
* Proof of Swedish parent's citizenship
Please note that there will be a R370 courier fee. This must be paid by card at the Consulate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/Losing-or-retaining-citizenship.html](https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/Losing-or-retaining-citizenship.html)
1 hour
Declaration of Swedish Citizenship Submission
In advance of making an appointment to submit a 'Declaration of Swedish Citizenship' please email [sweden@cnsct.co.za](mailto:sweden@cnsct.co.za) with further information regarding your case, including scans of any relevant documents where possible.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
* Valid Passport/photo ID
* Additional documentation to be discussed in advance of making an appointment.
You will need to make a card payment of R370 for the courier fee to send the application to the embassy in Pretoria.
Payment can be made by card at the consulate at the time of the appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/What-does-Swedish-citizenship-mean/Declaration-of-citizenship.html](https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/What-does-Swedish-citizenship-mean/Declaration-of-citizenship.html)
* Contact the [Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria](mailto:ambassaden.pretoria@gov.se) with your query.
30 minutes
Swedish Drivers License Collections
REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION:
* Valid photo ID
* Old drivers license (if available)
Please be advised that the license holder must make the collection in person.
15 minutes
Swedish Drivers License Applications
Please note that the Consulate's role in drivers license renewals is only to hand out application forms on request.
Applicants are required to submit completed forms to Transportstyrelsen themselves.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
* [https://transportstyrelsen.se/sv/vagtrafik/Korkort/](https://transportstyrelsen.se/sv/vagtrafik/Korkort/)
15 minutes
Life Certificate
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPOINTMENT:
* Valid passport
* Life Certificate form/Levnadsintyg
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
[https://www.pensionsmyndigheten.se/other-languages/english-engelska/english-engelska/your-pension-if-you-live-outside-sweden](https://www.pensionsmyndigheten.se/other-languages/english-engelska/english-engelska/your-pension-if-you-live-outside-sweden)
30 minutes
Swedish Certifications/Notarial Services
In advance of making an appointment for certifications and notarial acts, please email [sweden@cnsct.co.za](mailto:sweden@cnsct.co.za) with further information regarding the service required, including scans of the relevant documents where possible.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:
* Valid Passport/photo ID
* Processing fee of R340/document must be paid by card at the appointment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
* [https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/south-africa-pretoria/)
1 hour
Paternity Investigation - Sweden
Please be advised that the Consulate will contact applicants to request an interview prior to making a booking.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPOINTMENT:
* Valid photo ID (passport, drivers licence, ID book, asylum seeker permit)
If using a interpreter, please ensure that they bring valid photo ID with them to the appointment.
For queries, please email [sweden@cnsct.co.za](mailto:sweden@cnsct.co.za)
1 hour
General Collections
Please use this option for collections of the following documents:
* marriage licences
* certified personbevis
* Migration Board decisions
* citizenship retention decisions
REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION:
* Valid photo ID (SA ID book/card or passport)
15 minutes
Submission of Additional Documents
Please use this option for submission of additional documents as requested for the following applications:
* marriage licence applications
* biometric passport applications (at the Embassy)
* coordination no. applications
* citizenship retention applications
REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION:
* Valid photo ID (passport/ID book/card)
15 minutes