Swedish Tax Agency ID Card Photo Requirements and Rules
The Swedish Tax Agency takes your photo at a service centre. You do not need to bring a photo for this ID card.
Official Size and Guidelines
The Swedish Tax Agency takes your photo at a service centre. Applicants do not submit their own photo, and the agency does not specify a submitted-photo size[1][2].
The authority does not publish a photo size because it takes your photo at the service centre. The 35 × 45 mm size (1.38 × 1.77 in) is a commonly requested studio size, not an official requirement.
How the Agency Takes Your Photo
The Swedish Tax Agency takes your photo at the service centre; you do not need to bring your own photo[1][2].
You do not need to bring a photo to the service centre. The agency will photograph you there[2].
Age Limits and Guardian Rules
Applicants must be at least 13, be listed in the Swedish Population Register, and have a Swedish personal identity number. Applicants under 18 need written consent from their legal guardians[2].
Applicants under 18 must bring written consent from their legal guardians. Both guardians must consent if the applicant has two. They may come to the service centre to give consent or provide written consent for the applicant to bring[2].
Glasses and Head Coverings
Dark glasses, head coverings, and other accessories are permitted only when required for religious or medical reasons[2].
The source says head coverings and other accessories are allowed only for religious or medical reasons[2].
Rehearsing With the Tool Above
The agency takes the photo at the service centre, so a photo made with the tool above cannot be used for this ID card[2].
The agency takes your photo at the service centre[2].
Preparing for Your Appointment
If you are under 18, bring written consent from your legal guardians. If you have two guardians, both must consent. They can also come with you and give their consent at the service centre[2]. The agency also requires you to prove your identity[2].
Bring an approved identity document, an approved attestor, or a Swedish residence permit to prove your identity. You do not need to bring a population registration certificate[2].
What Happens at the Service Centre
You must book an appointment at a service centre that issues ID cards. At the service centre, you must prove your identity, and the agency will photograph you[2].
The agency photographs you at the service centre[2].
Common Mistakes to Avoid
You do not need to bring a photo because the agency photographs you at the service centre. Applicants under 18 must bring written consent from their legal guardians unless the guardians give consent at the service centre[2].
Book an appointment and bring what you need to prove your identity. Applicants under 18 need consent from their legal guardians[2].
Frequently asked questions
Does the Swedish Tax Agency accept photos taken at home?
What is the official photo size?
The authority does not publish a photo size because it takes your photo at the service centre[2]. A 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) photo is a commonly requested studio size, not an official requirement.
Can I wear glasses in my ID photo?
Dark glasses are allowed only for religious or medical reasons[2].
What are the age limits for this ID card?
Can I use the tool on this page for my photo?
You can use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses.
Do I need to book an appointment to get my photo taken?
Yes. You must book an appointment at a service centre that issues ID cards[2].