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Sweden: Gov't rolling out immigrant ID cards

Immigrants living in Sweden will be able to receive national identification cards from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) from June 1st, it was announced on Friday.

All those above the age of 13-years-old and able to prove their identity will then be able to apply for an identification card at 23 locations across the country.

'We have noticed from the large number of people applying at banks in Sweden that there is a large pent-up demand for ID cards which are a necessity in today's society,' spokesperson Anna-Lena Österborg told The Local on Friday.


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