If you plan to stay in Sweden for more than 12 months, you may be eligible to receive a personal identity number.

You are generally required to register in the Swedish Population Register if you plan to stay in Sweden for more than 12 months. To apply for registration, you must be in Sweden.

Apply for registration without delay upon your arrival by visiting a Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) office. Bring your residence permit and your employment contract and/or other supporting documentation related to your employment.

A personal identity number is an identification number assigned by the Swedish Tax Agency when a person registers in the Population Register. It is required, for example, when public authorities or banks need to verify a person’s identity.