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The General Elections to the Swedish Riksdag (parliament), Municipal Assemblies and Regional Council Assemblies are held in Sweden on September 13, 2026. The Embassy of Sweden and Consulates organize voting in person at different voting locations throughout the U.S. You can also vote by postal mail.
NEWSVoting locations and opening hours in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Honolulu
Everyone who has the right to vote in Swedish elections can vote from abroad. Please keep in mind that you cannot vote on Election Day while abroad.
You are eligible to vote in the general elections in Sweden if you:
On the Swedish Election Authority's website you will find more information about the election how to register in the electoral register from abroad.
Voting from abroad | Valmyndigheten
Frequently asked questions:
Do I need a voting card to vote at a voting location in the U.S.?
No, you can vote without a voting card, both by mail and in person.
I'm not sure I'm in the Electoral Register (röstlängden), can I still vote?
Yes you can - as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Your vote counts as a re-registration for another 10 years.
Do you need to renew/apply for a passport or national ID-card, or pick up a new one? Information can be found through below link:
Do you want to apply for a name and get a Swedish passport for your child? First your child must be assigned a coordination number:
Do you have questions regarding Swedish citizenship? Please see:
For information about obtaining a Schengen visa for visiting Sweden, please call VFS Global at (347) 329-2738 or click here.
