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Consul to Gothenburg
 
March 20, 2012

Vice Consul Amy J. Reardon will be in Gothenburg on March 20th, 2012 to take applications for reports of births, passports, social security numbers, and to notarize documents that will be used in the U.S. Please note that we will not be able to accept applications for immigrant visas.

Appointments

In order to obtain an appointment, you must send the required documents for the service you need (passport, report of birth, notarization, etc.) to the Embassy in Stockholm in advance.

The appointments in Gothenburg will take place on March 20th, 2012. Appointment times and address will be added to this announcement as soon as they become available.

For Passports

See our website for instructions and application forms. Pay special attention to the additional requirements for children under 16 years of age.

When sending the application to the Embassy to request an appointment, make sure to include the following:

  • Passport application DS 11 – completed, but unsigned
  • Photos – the Embassy will reject any photos that do not meet Department of State requirements.
  • Photocopy of the passport that is to be renewed. (The original must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Photocopy of applicant’s Swedish ID if applicable, e.g. passport. (The original must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Self-addressed return envelope with postage to cover registered mail (72 SEK). Address it to a parent if applicant is a minor.
  • Photocopies of IDs belonging to custodial parents of children under 16. (The originals must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Personbevis for children under 16, issued in the name of the child, stating names of legal guardians.
  • A cover sheet with your name and address, your home and cell phone numbers, email address, and the date and time (morning or afternoon) you would prefer an appointment. Please indicate a first and second choice.

Please note that applicants eligible for mail-in passport renewal may not request an appointment in Gothenburg. Appointments are reserved for applicants who must apply in person.

For notarials: Send in the documents you need to have notarized, including copies of IDs of those who are to sign the documents.

For Reports of Birth

See our website for instructions and application forms. Pay special attention to the Checklist where all items are described in detail. You must submit all items pertaining to your case from the checklist.

When sending the application to the Embassy to request an appointment, make sure to include the following:

  • Checklist – signed and dated
  • Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad DS 2029 – completed but not signed
  • Passport application DS 11 – completed but not signed
  • Social Security form SS-5 – signed by U.S. citizen parent
  • Affidavit of Physical Presence, Parentage and Support – completed by U.S. citizen parent but not signed
  • 2 Photos – the Embassy will reject any photos that do not meet Department of State requirements.
  • 2 photocopies of U.S. citizen parent’s U.S. passport. (The original must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Personbevis issued in the name of the child, stating Mother and Father, as well as names of legal guardians. There is a sample of the correct version on the Embassy website.
  • A photocopy of the marriage certificate, if applicable. (The original must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Photocopy of divorce decree(s) if applicable. (The original(s) must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Photocopies of IDs belonging to custodial parents. (The originals must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Photocopy of applicant’s Swedish ID if applicable, e.g. passport. (The original must be presented at the time of the appointment.)
  • Self-addressed return envelope (to fit unfolded A4 documents) with postage to cover registered mail (72 SEK). Address it to a parent.
  • A cover sheet with your name and address, your home and cell phone numbers, email address, and the time (morning or afternoon) you would prefer an appointment. Please indicate a first and second choice.
  1. We will evaluate the documents, determine what, if anything, is missing, and determine the fees you will be required to pay. Please do not sign documents until your appointment with the Consul.
  2. You will receive a letter stating the place, time and date of your appointment and informing you of the exact amount you will need to pay by bank check (“postväxel”, available from any Swedish bank), made payable to the U.S. Embassy, Stockholm. You will bring the check (postväxel) to the appointment. Please note that cash, U.S. checks, credit cards or postanvisning will not be accepted.
  3. No matter what service you have requested, you will need to present your most recent U.S. passport. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need to present an official identification document from your country of residence/citizenship.
  4. Because of the limited time and appointments slots available, the Consul will only have appointments with those who have sent documents in advance to the Embassy. If the documents have not reached us by March 2nd, 2012 we will be unable to schedule an appointment for you. Please note that appointments will be given on a first come, first served basis.

If you want an appointment in Gothenburg, mail documents to:

U.S. Embassy
ACS - Gothenburg Visit
Dag Hammarskjölds väg 31
115 89 Stockholm

Important Notice

Please remember to include photocopies of all IDs and passports! This includes IDs (e.g. passport, driver’s license) belonging to applicant, father, mother, and for all notarial purposes.

The Consul will keep all original documents if no photocopies are presented. This includes marriage certificates, divorce decrees, drivers’ licenses, passports, ID cards etc.