Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
A temporary A4 paper passport for Swedish citizens whose passport is lost or expired and who must travel urgently. It is valid for a one-way trip to Sweden or the country of residence (or a specific trip in some cases), for up to 7 months.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Sweden, Canberra; honorary consulates in Perth and Sydney can issue it directly. Other honorary consulates take the application but forward it to Canberra.
Applications forwarded to Canberra from other consulates take longer. At honorary consulates two printed photos taken in the last 6 months are needed; fingerprints are not required.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sweden.
How to apply
Book an appointment by phone or email with the chosen office | bring proof of the imminent flight and the documents required for an ordinary passport | pay at application | check the destination and transit countries accept paper emergency passports.
Documents you need
- Ticket for imminent travel
- Same documents as for an ordinary passport (adult or child list)
- Two recent printed photos at honorary consulates
- Police report if lost or stolen
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: application fee payable at application (amount not shown on the page)
- Other charges: postage if required
Processing time: Not stated.
Official sources
- swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/australia/assi…
- swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/australia/assi…
- swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/australia/assi…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Sweden's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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