Need a Swedish ID? Heres How to Order a Swedish ID Card Online Quickly

So, I needed to get myself a new Swedish ID card, and I thought, “Why not try doing it online?” I mean, we live in a digital age, right? Here’s how the whole thing went down.

First off, I went to the Swedish Tax Agency’s website. That’s where you start. It’s kind of like the hub for all official stuff like this in Sweden. Found the section for ID cards, pretty easy to spot, and it clearly said you can start the application online.

Getting Started

I clicked on the application link, and it asked me to log in with my BankID. If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a digital identification thingy we use here. Super handy for verifying it’s really you online. Logged in, no problem.

Filling Out the Forms

Next, there were some forms to fill out. Basic stuff like my name, personal number, and address. There was also a part where I had to confirm that I had made the payment for the ID card application. It costs a bit, but hey, you can’t put a price on having a valid ID. I had paid it in advance using the online payment option, which was quite convenient.

The Photo

Now, here comes the part where I thought I’d have to go to a photo booth. But guess what? They had an option to take a photo at one of their offices, and they also accept photos from approved photographers. I had a photo taken a while back that matched the requirements, so I got the photographer to send it digitally to the Tax Agency using the special service they mentioned. Saved me a trip!

Appointment Time

After submitting my application, I had to book an appointment at one of the Tax Agency’s offices. This was to verify my identity in person and to take my fingerprints and signature. I chose a date and time that worked for me through their online booking system. It was all pretty straightforward.

At the Office

When the day came, I went to the office, showed them my current ID, they took my fingerprints and signature, and that was it. They said the new ID card would be sent to my registered address within a couple of weeks.

Receiving the ID Card

And sure enough, about two weeks later, I got a letter in the mail saying my ID card was ready to be picked up at my local post office. I went there, showed them the letter and my old ID, and they handed me my new Swedish ID card. Easy peasy!

So, that’s the story of how I ordered my Swedish ID card online. It was a lot smoother than I expected, to be honest. The online system they have set up is pretty user-friendly, and it definitely beats having to do everything in person. If you need to get an ID card in Sweden, I’d say give the online route a try. It might save you some time and hassle.