According to an official announcement from ID06, a new mandatory security requirement will be introduced from 28 January 2026 when ordering ID06 cards in Sweden. The change applies to all new card orders and aims to strengthen identity verification, confirmation of citizenship, and documentation of the right to work in Sweden (Source: ID06 official newsletter and ID06.se).
What changes from 28 January 2026
When ordering a new ID06 card, the cardholder will be required to personally identify themselves and approve the card order using a passport or a national ID card that is valid as a travel document within the EU.
This means that identity verification becomes an integrated part of the ordering process, and that citizenship is confirmed as part of the issuance of the ID06 card.
Background to the new requirement
The new requirement is introduced as part of a broader strengthening of the ID06 regulations, which are based on the individual’s right to work in Sweden.
By linking identity verification and confirmation of citizenship directly to the card ordering process, the level of security and traceability within the ID06 system is increased. The change is also intended to improve transparency and consistency across Swedish workplaces where ID06 is used as an access and identification system.
How the process is structured
ID06 has published step-by-step instructions adapted to different categories of cardholders, depending on citizenship and registration status. The ordering process therefore varies depending on which category the individual belongs to.
The instructions are divided into the following groups:
– Swedish citizens
– EU/EEA citizens
– EU citizens registered in Sweden
– Third-country nationals
This structure is intended to ensure that the correct documentation is provided in each individual case.
Who is affected
The new security requirement applies only to ID06 cards ordered from 28 January 2026 onwards. Existing ID06 cards are not affected.
Cardholders will need to actively participate in the ordering process by completing personal identification and approving the card application themselves.
Further information
Additional information, guides, frequently asked questions and instructional material are available via ID06’s official website and communication channels.
