Electronic identification with the ID card
The Tax Agency's ID card also contains electronic identification (e-legitimation). Electronic identification can be compared with a traditional ID document, such as an ID card or driving licence. Electronic identification can be used to securely prove your identity over the internet.
Apply for an ID card from the Swedish Police from 1 December 2026
From 1 December 2026, anyone who wants to apply for a new ID card should contact the Swedish Police Authority.
Apply for an ID card from the Swedish Police from 1 December (in Swedish)
Terms and conditions for e-identification
The requirements for obtaining Swedish e-identification issued by Svenska Pass are outlined here:
A letter containing a PUK code will be sent home to you, and you will select a personal code (PIN) when you log in for the first time.
If you have an ID card with e-ID from Svenska Pass and have lost your PIN code, you can order a new PUK code from Skatteverket. If you happen, however, to block your PUK code, you will have to apply for a new ID card, because a PUK code cannot be replaced.
Request new codes by calling our tax information service:
In order to be able to use your e-ID from Svenska Pass, which is carried by your ID card, you need a computer and a card reader. When you use your e-ID for the first time, or if you use a new browser, you will need to install the SConnect Browser Plug-in on your browser.