Saudi Arabia Embassy Stockholm

Before your visit

The embassy is located at Sköldungagatan 5, 114 27 Stockholm.

• Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

The embassy and its network in Sweden

According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry, Saudi Arabia is represented by Ambassador Aseil Sultan M. al Shehail (credentials presented 22 September 2026).

Consular services

Requests the consular staff deal with:

• Saudi passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Saudi authorities ask for:

Renewing a Saudi passport abroad

• Fill in the electronic “passport issuance” request (MOFA e-services) with your Enjaz reference number, attach a photo and documents, then print and sign the form
• A copy of your existing passport – the original is handed in when you receive the new one
• A letter of introduction according to your situation (employer certificate, cultural mission or university letter, or hospital letter)
• A copy of your residence or study ID and of your national ID
• The mission may ask you (or your guardian) to appear in person or to send documents by post; minors need the guardian’s consent
• If the passport expired more than a year ago, a laissez-passer may be issued instead

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia – renewal of passports for citizens abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the website first.

Visa and entry information for Swedish citizens

Planning a trip to Saudi Arabia? The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs does not publish other countries’ visa rules, so check the entry requirements with the Saudi authorities; country-specific advice is available in the travel information of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Sweden Abroad, in Swedish).

Closing days

Expect the embassy to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Saudi national day (23 September) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Saudi citizens should call the embassy on +46 8 23 88 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in Saudi Arabia should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.

Diplomatic missions of Saudi Arabia in Sweden

Saudi Arabia in Sweden

• Stockholm – Embassy of Saudi Arabia (this page)