Passport renewal

Member since 28 March 2020

Williamuk5714New member28 March 2020 12:48:51

Hi all .

I have a Swedish passport and ID card that expired in 2015 I am living in the UK and need to renew them both .

I have no other I.D apart from my expired Swedish passport and I.D card and I know there are requirements to prove my ID when applying to renew my passport. I dont have any other Swedish ID such as a driving licence etc.

I have a valid UK driving license and marriage certificate as i am married to a UK citizen who can vouch for my ID.

I need to travel back to Sweden asap so any help in this matter will be most appreciated.

Hope you are all well.

William.

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK/Netherlands Expert28 March 2020 13:17:39

7809

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

A marriage certificate is of no use to establish identity anywhere. The UK driving licence is not accepted as ID anywhere except in the UK and even then, many agencies will not accept it (for example for an internal flight, you still need a valid passport).

I've just checked your Swedish Government website, where they advise that they will not accept expired passports or ID cards to enter the country, so your only option is to renew your Swedish passport.

The easiest way is to renew your Swedish passport is with the Swedish Embassy in London; having said that, the Coronavirus issue is causing problems, but your Embassy in London does offer urgent contact information; this link will take you there.

I've removed your duplicate post.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
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Williamuk5714 New member

Member since 28 March 2020

Williamuk5714New member30 March 2020 11:49:04

Hi Cynic.

Just to correct you on your comment on a UK driving license not being excepted as a form of I.D at the Swedish embassy. I have spoken to the embassy and they do class a UK driving as a accepted form of I.D to apply for a passport renewal.

Thanks for your comments though.

William.