Sweden: North American Passport Review Centers

Key Points  

• Sweden will introduce pop-up stations that will perform passport checks for nationals located throughout North America beginning in July 2023 

Overview  

The government of Sweden will introduce pop-up stations that will perform passport checks for nationals located throughout North America beginning in July 2023. Initially, offices will open in Ottawa, Canada and Washington, DC. The service will be open to visa-exempt students and work permit applicants. Eligible individuals include those who: 

• Live in the U.S. or Canada; 
• Have applied for a residence permit for the purpose of studying or working in Sweden; and  
• Are permitted to enter Sweden without a visa. 

For a complete list of visa-required nationals, check here.  

What are the Changes?  

The Swedish government will open pop-up stations for visa-exempt foreign nationals to have their passports checked as part of the residence permit application process. According to the government, these measures will simplify the application process and travel measures for visa-exempt foreign nationals. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Sweden’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.