Logging in to Skatteverket without a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer)
Last updated: 31 January 2026
Logging in to the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) without a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) or BankID can be possible, but typically only in certain scenarios and depending on which e-ID you have.
For many people without personnummer, a practical option is Freja eID at the Freja+ level, linked to a
coordination number (samordningsnummer).
What is Freja+ and when does it make sense?
Freja+ is a higher verification level in the Freja eID app, enabling secure login and identity confirmation across many public and private services in Sweden.
In practice, it’s important to note that access to all Skatteverket functions may be limited if you don’t have a personnummer—some e-services still require a personnummer and a Swedish e-ID.
What do you need to get Freja+ without personnummer?
Most commonly, you need a biometric passport from an EU/EEA country and a samordningsnummer at the “styrkt identitet” level (i.e., with verified identity).
To activate Freja+, you typically also need a correctly registered address in SPAR (Statens personadressregister), because the activation code is sent by post to your registered address.
Official step-by-step guidance is available here:
Freja eID: how to get Freja+ with a samordningsnummer
and
Skatteverket: samordningsnummer and “styrkt identitet”.
Registering in the Freja app – clear steps
Step 1: Download the Freja app to your phone and create an account using your email address and a PIN code.
Step 2: Complete identity verification following the in-app instructions (including a face photo and scanning your biometric passport).
Step 3: Start the process to upgrade to Freja+ and add your samordningsnummer. Make sure your SPAR address is up to date, because the activation code will be sent by post.
Step 4: When you receive the letter, enter the code in the app—then you can use Freja+ to log in where it is accepted.
You can also find additional setup information here:
Freja eID: registration.
Why online access to Skatteverket can be useful
Online access can simplify day-to-day matters, including viewing your information and using selected e-services.
It’s also useful to know that Skatteverket does not automatically send paper VAT returns—if you need a paper version, you can request one.
Official information is available here:
Skatteverket: declaring VAT (moms).
Other services you may be able to access with Freja+
Freja+ may also be accepted by other services. Depending on your situation, you may be able to log in to portals related to employment, healthcare, or official digital mail.
Keep in mind that supported services can change over time, and the most reliable list is usually available after logging in within the Freja app.
Examples of services where Freja+ may be useful include:
Arbetsförmedlingen (Mina sidor),
1177 (login),
Min myndighetspost (login)
and
Kronofogden (login).
Need help? See our services
If you want to speed up the process, avoid mistakes, or simply prefer to have the formalities handled by specialists, we can help with accounting, tax, and business matters in Sweden.
Learn more here:
Straznyk Consulting – Services.
FAQ: Freja+ and logging in without personnummer
Can you get Freja+ without a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer)?
In many cases, yes—but it usually requires a samordningsnummer at the “styrkt identitet” level and meeting the registration requirements (including an identity document and a correct SPAR address).
Step-by-step guidance is available here:
Freja: Freja+ with samordningsnummer.
What does “styrkt identitet” mean for a samordningsnummer?
It means your identity has been verified at a higher level—typically through an identity check during the coordination-number process or via an authorized procedure.
Skatteverket explains the rules here:
Skatteverket: samordningsnummer and verified identity.
Why do you need an address in SPAR?
Because part of the Freja+ activation process relies on a code sent by post to the address registered in SPAR.
If your address is not up to date, the letter may not arrive and the process can be delayed.
Does Freja+ provide access to all Skatteverket services?
Yes, with Freja+ you can access all e-services even without personnummer and a Swedish Bank-ID.
More information about e-ID requirements is available here:
Skatteverket: about e-identification.
Does Freja+ work on 1177 for everyone?
It depends on your status in Sweden and the rules of the specific service. In practice, some 1177 features may require that you are registered as a resident (folkbokförd).
Always check the current requirements on 1177:
1177: how to log in.
This article is written by consultants with over 30 years of experience in Swedish corporate law, accounting, and cross-border business advisory.