Afghanistan, July 30 -- Starting October 1, Sweden will no longer accept passports extended with stamps or stickers, affecting many migrants, including Afghans who renewed documents after their government's collapse.
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that starting October 1, 2025, passports extended with stamps or stickers will no longer be accepted for entry, residency, or services.
The agency explained that during the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries faced difficulties issuing new passports and temporarily extended validity through stamps or labels - a practice Sweden will now discontinue.
Many Afghans renewed their passports this way after Afghanistan's government collapsed, and the new policy could complicate their ability ...