Swedish inquiry proposes disability card for EU travel

People with long-term disabilities could use a Swedish-issued EU card to obtain the same concessions offered to local disabled visitors when travelling within the bloc, under proposals delivered to the government.

The inquiry, published on 15 October, proposes that Försäkringskassan issue the voluntary card. It would provide recognised evidence of disability when accessing special conditions offered by transport operators, museums and other services.

Those conditions can include reduced fares, free admission for an accompanying person or priority access. The card would establish equal access to concessions that exist, rather than create a universal discount.

The scheme would also cover legally resident non-EU nationals within its scope. It would not give holders a new residence right or entitlement to Swedish social-insurance benefits.

The report also proposes a revised EU parking card. Municipalities would continue deciding eligibility, while Transportstyrelsen would produce and distribute the cards.

Sweden must transpose the EU rules by 5 June 2027, with application from 5 June 2028. These are inquiry proposals for Swedish implementation, not an open application scheme: readers cannot apply for the new card yet.

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