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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your identity validation with Sistec - all in one place.

Preparation

What applies to me as someone being checked?

Choose the category that suits you and bring the correct documents to the meeting.

Are you a Swedish citizen and have a Swedish passport or national ID card?

Bring your passport or national ID to the meeting with Sistec.

Are you a Swedish citizen and have a Swedish driver's license, but lack a passport or national ID card?

Bring your driver's license to the meeting with Sistec. You will be asked to log in to skatteverket.se during the meeting to show proof of identity.

Are you a citizen of a country outside Sweden, but within the EU/EEA or Switzerland?

Bring your passport or national ID from your home country to the meeting with Sistec.

Are you a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland?

Bring the following to the meeting with Sistec:

  • Passport/national ID from your home country (alternatively a certified passport copy from Migrationsverket).
  • Valid work permit or other document proving your right to work in Sweden.
  • You may also be asked to log in to migrationsverket.se during the meeting if you have an ongoing application case.
Are you a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and have an ID card from Skatteverket, but lack a passport or national ID card?

Bring the following to the meeting with Sistec:

  • ID card from Skatteverket
  • Valid work permit or other document proving your right to work in Sweden, where your nationality is stated.
  • You may also be asked to log in to migrationsverket.se during the meeting if you have an ongoing application case.
FAQ

About and before an identity validation

Answers to the most common questions about the process, time required, and results.

What is an identity validation?

An identity validation ensures that an individual is the person they claim to be and that the ID documents proving this are genuine and valid.

How is an identity validation conducted?

The identity validation takes place during a meeting between Sistec and the person undergoing the validation. During the meeting, the authenticity of the presented ID documents is checked. The check includes both a visual inspection of the ID documents and an electronic verification of security features and any signs of manipulation. A comparison is also made between the photograph on the ID document and the person being checked to ensure the individual is the person they claim to be.

Why is a physical meeting necessary?

Fake ID documents are very well-made today. A physical meeting is therefore required to ensure that the presented documents are genuine.

How do I book an appointment with Sistec?

You will receive an email from Sistec with a link to book a time and place for the identity validation.

How long does the identity validation take?

The meeting where the identity validation is conducted takes an average of 15 minutes.

Who has access to the report from my identity validation?

The employer who ordered the background check has access to the report.

Why is this check conducted?

To ensure compliance with the legal requirement for checking employees' right to work in Sweden.

Are all Swedish employers required to check employees' right to work in Sweden?

Yes.

When should I present the documents?

During the check at Sistec.