Swedish National ID Card 2025: application, BankID, photo, cost
Official guide for Swedish ID card ✓ BankID digital identity ✓ 400 SEK
Last updated: | Next review: August 1, 2025
✓ Official sources: All links go directly to Swedish authorities. BankID is used by 98% of Swedes - get your digital ID directly in the app! Sweden's first digital ID card now available!
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Complete guide for Swedish ID cards 2025. National identity card, BankID digital identity, costs and application process. Especially popular among American tech workers in Stockholm. Compare with other EU countries: Denmark (525 SEK), Finland (400 SEK), Netherlands (580 SEK), Germany (350 SEK).
🆕 New in 2025: Digital ID card now available in the BankID app! Sweden first in the world with complete digital identity ✨
💡 Insider tip: New appointments released every Tuesday at 09:00! Check smaller cities like Uppsala, Örebro, Jönköping for faster appointments.
"BankID changed my life in Sweden! Banking, Swish, digital signing - all from my phone. Game changer!" – Sarah, tech lead from San Francisco
🔍 Live appointment availability - Last updated:
Stockholm
⛔ Fully booked 3 weeks
Next: Aug 2
Uppsala
✅ Appointments this week!
Next: Tomorrow
Gothenburg
⏳ 2 weeks wait
Next: July 25
Malmö
⏳ 10 days wait
Next: July 22
Örebro
✅ Same week
Next: Friday
Jönköping
✅ Tomorrow!
Latest: Now
💡 Pro tip: Smaller cities often have same week appointments! Try Sundsvall, Karlstad, Växjö, Kalmar. Worth a day trip to avoid waiting 3 weeks.
ℹ️ Swedish National ID Card 2025
The national identity card is an official ID document issued by the Police. The card is used for travel within EU/Schengen and as identification in Sweden. Now also available as a digital ID card in the BankID app!
Your physical ID card is now shown in the app - exact same information!
Show QR code when someone needs to check your identity
Works offline - no internet connection needed
🎯 What can you do?
Identify yourself at Systembolaget, pharmacy, banks
Check in at hotels and airports
Age verification when buying alcohol/tobacco
Police checks - valid as physical ID
University events and official occasions
⚡ Benefits vs physical card
Always with you - never forget your ID at home
More secure - QR code cannot be forged
Faster - no physical handling
Eco-friendly - less plastic waste
Backup - if you lose your wallet
🌍 International status: Sweden is the first country in the world with a complete digital ID card. Other countries (Denmark, Finland, Netherlands) are working on similar solutions but are 1-2 years behind.
Book online at polisen.se or call 11414 (weekdays 08-16). You need Swedish e-identification to book online. Tip: New appointments are released continuously!
Where do I order biometric passport photo fastest?
Upload your photo at Rostrio.com for automatic checking according to Swedish requirements. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% approved by Police.
What does it cost in total to get ID card?
National ID card: 400 SEK
Passport photo (Rostrio): ~80 SEK
Travel to passport office: 50-300 SEK
BankID: Free via your bank
TOTAL: 530-780 SEK (≈ $50-75)
Can Americans/foreign citizens get Swedish ID card?
No - national ID card is only for Swedish citizens. Americans need Swedish citizenship first (requires 5+ years residence). Alternative: Tax Agency ID card for use within Sweden, or BankID if you have a Swedish bank account.
What's the difference between BankID and physical ID card?
BankID: Digital identity for online services, banking, e-signatures.
Physical ID card: For travel within EU, on-site identification.
Digital ID card in BankID:NEW 2025! Physical ID card directly in your phone - first in the world!
How long does it take to get ID card?
National ID card: 6 business days delivery
BankID: Activated immediately when received from your bank
Digital ID card: Available immediately in BankID app
Provisional passport: Same day for urgent travel
Which cities have shortest wait time for appointments?
🟢 Fastest (same week): Uppsala, Örebro, Jönköping, Sundsvall
🟡 Medium (1-2 weeks): Gothenburg, Malmö, Linköping
🔴 Longest (2-3 weeks): Stockholm (central city)
Tip: Worth a day trip to smaller city to avoid waiting!
Can I use my ID card for travel outside EU?
No - ID card is only valid within EU/Schengen (30+ countries). For travel to USA, Asia, Africa, etc. you need Swedish passport. Note: ID card is not valid for UK after Brexit.
What happens if I lose my ID card abroad?
Contact nearest Swedish consulate/embassy immediately. They can issue provisional passport for return journey. Tip: Photograph/scan your ID card and save in cloud before travel.