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What is the difference between a personnummer and a samordningsnummer?
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A personnummer is the Swedish personal identity number for people registered as living in Sweden, usually those staying a year or more. A samordningsnummer is a coordination number for people who are not registered, for example on shorter stays, and opens fewer services.
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- Personnummer: folkbokföring, a year or longer.
- Samordningsnummer: tax and social insurance for shorter stays.
- Banks, BankID and many services ask for a personnummer.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 14 October 2026. About this information