Sweden's Citizenship ID Check: The 6 Locations, How Booking Works, and What to Bring

The six locations

Migrationsverket runs identity checks at six scheduled-appointment offices spread across Sweden. These are the only locations that handle the in-person citizenship identity check.

The list (with official addresses)

• Malmö — Agnesfridsvägen 111
• Gothenburg — Vestagatan 2
• Norrköping — Slottsgatan 82 (also where the central Citizenship Unit / Medborgarskapsenheten is based, mailing address 601 70 Norrköping)
• Stockholm — Sturegatan 15 (see Sundbyberg note below)
• Sundsvall — Sjögatan 17
• Boden — Hedenbrovägen 4

Stockholm vs. Sundbyberg — the same office, two labels

This trips people up. Migrationsverket's main "Visit us" page lists the office under Stockholm, with the address Sturegatan 15. The citizenship application page lists the same office as Sundbyberg. Both are correct — Sturegatan 15 sits in the municipality of Sundbyberg, immediately north-west of Stockholm city.

Getting there: Sundbyberg centrum metro station (blue line) and Sundbyberg commuter rail station are both right next to Sturegatan. From Stockholm Central, it's about 10 minutes by train.

How the booking actually works

This is the part many applicants don't realise:

1. You can't book the appointment at the start of your application. You apply for citizenship, pay the fee, submit documents — and then you wait.
2. Migrationsverket sends you a letter when it's your turn for the identity check. The letter tells you the window you can book within.
3. Then you book. Using the link or instructions in the letter, you choose a slot at one of the six offices.

When new slots open

Migrationsverket has been explicit about the booking system's capacity, especially in Stockholm/Sundbyberg:

"There are many people who want to book an appointment in Stockholm and the appointments run out quickly. New bookable times are posted every Monday at 10.00–12.00."

Practical implication: if you've received your letter and are trying to book a Stockholm slot, log in at Monday 10:00. Slots can disappear within minutes during high-demand weeks.

Other offices generally have shorter queues than Stockholm. If your letter allows you to book outside your home city, weigh the travel cost against the wait time.

What to bring

The letter will list everything for your specific case, but at minimum:

• Your valid passport or national ID card — the original. Not a copy, not a photo.
• Any document Migrationsverket asks for by name in the letter (residence-permit decisions, tax/income proof, supporting paperwork).

If your passport is non-biometric, expect Migrationsverket to forward it to specialist document examiners for additional verification after your visit — that's standard under the 2025 reform.

Plan for delays. If anything is missing or unclear, the officer may ask you to come back. A second visit means another slot fight in the booking system.

What happens during the appointment

The appointment itself is brief — typically under 15 minutes for routine cases:

• You hand over your identity document;
• The officer checks the document and compares it to you in person;
• You may be asked clarifying questions about your residence, employment, family or travel — the additional questions added under the 2025 reform are sometimes asked at this stage if anything is unclear from your application;
• You get your document back unless it needs further examination;
• The visit is logged and your case continues to the security review and final decision.

What if you miss the appointment?

Migrationsverket is direct about this: if you don't make the personal visit when invited, "you risk not becoming a Swedish citizen." That doesn't mean automatic rejection on a missed appointment, but it does mean your case stalls and you may have to demonstrate you tried in good faith.

If you can't attend on the booked date, contact Migrationsverket through Mina sidor immediately to reschedule. Don't just not turn up.

If you live abroad or far from a service office

Sweden has six service offices and no satellite locations for the identity check. If you live in the far north of Sweden, Boden is your nearest; in the south, Malmö; on the west coast, Gothenburg. If you live abroad, you'll need to travel to Sweden for the appointment — the in-person check is not delegated to Swedish embassies for citizenship cases.

For applicants of certain nationalities holding biometric passports, Migrationsverket has noted there can be limited exceptions to the in-person rule. But this is the exception, not the norm — assume you'll be visiting in person.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do the citizenship identity check?

At one of six Migrationsverket scheduled-appointment offices: Malmö, Gothenburg, Norrköping, Stockholm (Sundbyberg), Sundsvall and Boden. These are the only locations that handle citizenship in-person identity checks.

Can I book the appointment myself?

No. You can only book the appointment after Migrationsverket sends you a letter inviting you to do so. You cannot self-book at the start of your application — the agency calls you in when your case is ready for the identity check.

When are new appointment slots posted?

Migrationsverket states new bookable times are posted every Monday at 10.00–12.00 — and that "there are many people who want to book an appointment in Stockholm and the appointments run out quickly." Check just after 10.00 on a Monday for the best chance.

Is the Stockholm office actually in Stockholm?

Technically no — it is at Sturegatan 15 in Sundbyberg, a separate municipality just outside Stockholm city. Migrationsverket labels it "Stockholm" on its main visit page but the citizenship page lists "Sundbyberg." Sundbyberg centrum metro station or Sundbyberg commuter rail station get you there directly.

What do I bring?

Bring everything Migrationsverket asks for in the letter — at minimum your valid original passport or national ID card, plus any documents the agency specifically requests. Non-biometric documents are passed to specialist examiners after your visit. Missing documents may force a second visit.

What if I miss the appointment?

Migrationsverket warns that if you do not make the personal visit, "you risk not becoming a Swedish citizen." If you genuinely can't attend on the booked date, contact the agency immediately through Mina sidor to reschedule — don't simply not turn up.

A note on these details

This guide is based on Migrationsverket's published service-office and citizenship application pages as of May 2026. Specific addresses, opening hours and booking windows are subject to change — always confirm with Migrationsverket before traveling. This is general information, not legal advice.