4. Departure

When staff members of a mission end their duty, the mission should collect identity cards issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs prior to their departure from Sweden.

The mission should submit the “Notification of end of duty”-form together with the identity cards to the Protocol Department immediately after the end of a staff member's duty.

Notification of end of duty

Residence permit cards, which might be needed when leaving Sweden/the Schengen area, should be returned to the Protocol Department as soon as possible after arrival in the country of the new posting through that country's mission in Sweden.

The above procedure also applies to family members and private servants.

Motor vehicles

After the sale, transfer of ownership or export of a motor vehicle, the Protocol Department should be notified. The diplomatic number plates should be returned at the earliest convenience to:
The Swedish Transport Agency, 701 88 Örebro.

If the vehicle is exported from Sweden, the Protocol Department should be informed without delay.

Photo badge at Arlanda Airport

An embassy official who has been provided with an individual photo badge for access to the transfer area at Arlanda Airport must, upon completing their tour of duty, return the badge to the Arlanda Service Centre.

Contact | Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Personal belongings

For the export of shipped personal belongings consult the Swedish Customs website for general instructions. 

Moving to and from Sweden - Swedish Customs

The Swedish Movers Federation may provide useful information on moving firms.

The Swedish Movers Federation