Sweden

As of 2025, SPAR maintains records for over 10.4 million Swedish residents, while the Police Authority manages passport records for all Swedish citizens, making this one of the most comprehensive and accurate identity verification systems in Europe available through Bynn's platform.

Verification Overview

Sweden verification through Goverlink™ provides real-time authentication against multiple authoritative Swedish government databases. The system leverages Sweden's highly digitized government infrastructure to deliver exceptional accuracy and coverage.

Supported Verification Types:

Verification Type	Data Verified	Coverage	Real-time
SPAR Population Registry	✓	National	✓
Police Passport Verification	✓	National	✓
National ID Verification	✓	National	✓
Combined Verification	✓	Multi-source	✓

Processing Time: Typically 2-6 seconds for all verification types

Sweden Identity System

Sweden operates one of the world's most advanced digital identity systems, centered around the personnummer (personal identity number) and supported by comprehensive government databases. The system integrates population registry, passport, and national ID verification through centralized platforms.

Key Components:

Personnummer (12-digit personal identity number)
Swedish national ID cards (Nationellt identitetskort)
Swedish passports managed by Police Authority
SPAR population and address registry
BankID digital identity infrastructure
Comprehensive demographic and address tracking

Coverage: Available to all Swedish citizens and registered residents with valid personnummer

Verification Methods

SPAR Population Registry Verification

Validates identity information through Sweden's official population registry (Statens Personadressregister), managed by the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). SPAR serves as the authoritative source for all population data in Sweden.

Verified Data Points:

Personnummer validity and format
Full name verification (förnamn and efternamn)
Date of birth confirmation
Current registered address
Civil status information
Citizenship status
Registration history

SPAR Features:

Real-time population data
Address change tracking
Family relationship information
Immigration and emigration records
Civil status updates
Death registry integration

Requirements: Valid 12-digit personnummer and corresponding personal information

Police Passport Verification

Verifies Swedish passports through the Swedish Police Authority's (Polismyndigheten) passport database, providing comprehensive travel document validation.

Verified Information:

Passport number validity and format
Full name matching with SPAR records
Date of birth verification
Passport issue and expiry dates
Document status (active, expired, reported lost/stolen)
Issuing authority confirmation

Passport Database Features:

Complete passport lifecycle tracking
Lost and stolen passport registry
Renewal and replacement history
International travel document standards
Security feature validation
Biometric passport chip integration

Requirements: Valid Swedish passport number and corresponding demographic information

National ID Verification

Validates Swedish national identity cards through integrated government systems, providing domestic identity confirmation with SPAR cross-reference.

Verified Data Points:

National ID card number validity
Personnummer cross-reference
Full name verification
Date of birth confirmation
Card issue and expiry dates
Document authenticity validation

National ID Features:

SPAR registry integration
EU-compliant identity document
Advanced security features
Real-time status verification
Replacement tracking
Digital signature capabilities

Requirements: Valid national ID number and supporting demographic information

Combined Multi-Source Verification

Comprehensive verification that cross-references multiple Swedish government databases for maximum identity assurance and fraud prevention.

Integrated Sources:

SPAR population registry
Police passport database
National ID system
Tax authority records
Migration agency data
Civil registry information

Enhanced Verification:

Multi-database consistency checking
Historical data validation
Address and movement tracking
Identity timeline verification
Fraud indicator detection
Risk assessment scoring

Applications:

High-value financial transactions
Government service applications
Enhanced due diligence procedures
Identity fraud prevention

Data Verification Details

Mandatory Data Points

All Sweden verifications require specific data points depending on the verification type:

Data Point	SPAR	Passport	National ID	Combined	Format
Personnummer	✓	✓	✓	✓	YYYYMMDD-XXXX
Full Name	✓	✓	✓	✓	Förnamn + Efternamn
Date of Birth	✓	✓	✓	✓	YYYY-MM-DD
Document Number	✗	✓	✓	Optional	Document-specific
Address	✓	✗	✗	Optional	Full postal address

Additional Verifiable Information

Through SPAR Verification:

Complete address history and moves
Family relationships and household composition
Civil status (married, divorced, widow/widower)
Citizenship acquisition and changes
Immigration and emigration dates
Tax registration information

Through Passport Verification:

International travel document validity
Biometric passport features
Visa and entry stamp coordination
Document replacement history
Emergency contact information
Diplomatic status indicators

Through National ID Verification:

EU travel document capabilities
Digital signature authorization
Government service access rights
Professional qualification links
Educational credential references

Government System Integration

About SPAR (Statens Personadressregister)

SPAR is Sweden's national population and address registry, maintained by the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). It serves as the authoritative source for all demographic information about Swedish residents and is used by virtually all government agencies and many private sector organizations.

SPAR Responsibilities:

Population registration and tracking
Address management and updates
Civil status recording
Family relationship documentation
Immigration and emigration processing
Death registry maintenance

About Swedish Police Authority Passport System

The Swedish Police Authority (Polismyndigheten) manages all passport-related services including issuance, renewal, and verification. The system maintains comprehensive records of all Swedish travel documents.

Police Authority Responsibilities:

Passport issuance and renewal
Travel document security management
Lost and stolen passport tracking
International travel document compliance
Border control coordination
Document authentication services