Since the beginning of 2021, stricter rules have been imposed on ID06 cards ordered for foreign company employees as well as for EU/EEA citizens working in Swedish companies. Now, starting January 12, 2026, all applicants, regardless of nationality, must verify their identity using a valid passport or national ID card when ordering an ID06 card.

All companies requiring ID06 cards for their employees on construction sites should be aware of the updated regulations and procedures for card issuance.

New Identification Requirement for ID06 from January 2026

To enhance security and ensure proper verification of citizenship, ID06 will require all individuals to present a passport or national ID card when applying for a new card or renewing an expired one. This applies to Swedish citizens as well, who previously could use e-identification methods like BankID.

E-identification will no longer be accepted, as it does not include citizenship data or a photograph. A new mobile app, ID06 Identify, has been launched to allow users to scan their passport or national ID card via smartphone for secure verification. Existing cardholders can continue using their current ID06 cards until they expire. However, renewal will require a passport or national ID card. Discussions are ongoing about a future revalidation deadline for all existing cards.

Requirements for Ordering ID06 Cards to Employees

Important Update: Starting January 12, 2026, all ID06 card applications must include a valid passport or national ID card, regardless of the applicant’s nationality

The EU/EEA citizens working in a foreign company

ID06 cards can be ordered for:

• up to 25 days if an employee’s A1 certificate or a copy of the A1 application is added to the ID06 card order. The 25-day cards can be ordered for a maximum of three times per person per calendar year.
• up to 3 months if a confirmation of a Swedish personal or coordination number and A1 certificate or the copy of the A1 certificate application is added to the ID06 card order.
• up to 24 months if an employee has a Swedish personal or coordination number and a valid A1 certificate. A1 certificate must be added to the ID06 card order.

Foreign companies can order 183 day ID06 cards as an exception if they don’t have a permanent establishment in Sweden and their activities there last less than 183 days. Additionally, the foreign company mustn’t provide manpower rental service or have a head contractor who is an economic employer.

To order 183-day cards, a separate permit must be applied for. To apply for the permit, please send an email to bolagsgranskning@id06.se and attach a contract signed with the purchaser or main contractor, demonstrating that the company is entitled to order ID06 cards for an exceptional period of 183 days.

An employee’s valid A1 certificate has to be added to the 183 day ID06 card order. Also, the company must add a copy of the contract with their head contractor or client to prove the right to get a 183 day ID06 card as an exception.

The EU/EEA citizens working in a Swedish company

ID06 cards can be ordered for:

• up to 25 days if an employee does not have a Swedish personal or coordination number. The short-term ID06 card can only be ordered once.
• up to 3 months if a confirmation of a Swedish personal or coordination number is added to the order.
• up to 5 years if an employee has a Swedish personal or coordination number.

The requirement for a temporary or permanent identity code in Sweden does not apply for the Finnish or Norwegian citizens working in a Swedish company. In that case, proof from the local tax office showing income tax payments to their home country will suffice.

It is important that all people on the construction sites in Sweden have ID06 cards to avoid any fines by the government. Not obeying the rules can be fined up to 10 000 SEK, and the company risks getting banned from the construction site.

How to Prepare for the 2026 ID06 Changes

To avoid delays or issues when ordering or renewing ID06 cards, all employees and companies should ensure they have access to a valid passport or national ID card well before January 2026. Early preparation will help ensure compliance and smooth onboarding.