🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand Visa from Sweden

Planning an extended trip to Thailand? Swedish citizens travel visa-free for tourism (60 days until 14 Sep 2026, then 30 days) — but for longer stays, retirement, work or studies you must apply through Thailand's official e-Visa system before departure.

DOX handles the entire application digitally: document review, translations and submission via Thailand's e-Visa — no passport submission needed. We process retirement visas (Non-Immigrant O-A, 1 year), long-stay O-X (5 years), tourist visas, education visas (ED), work visas (Non-Immigrant B) and the new DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) for digital nomads.

DOX Visumpartner AB is an independent private service — not a government authority. We assist you with the application; official government and embassy fees are additional and shown separately.

Digital application via Thailand e-Visa
Retirement O-A & O-X, tourist, work & DTV visas
Standard 7–14 business days
Secure passport handling with insured return

Which visa do you need? Answer 3 questions

You don't need to know the visa type — we recommend the right visa and take you straight to the order.

1. What is the purpose of your trip?

Determines your visa-free period: 60 days until 14 Sep 2026, then 30 days.

3. How long will you stay?

Do Swedish citizens need a Thailand visa?

Swedish citizens do NOT need a visa for short tourist trips to Thailand — up to 60 days for entry on or before 14 September 2026, and up to 30 days for entry from 15 September 2026. A passport valid at least 6 months past entry plus a confirmed onward ticket is sufficient.

For trips LONGER than the visa-free period, or if you intend to work, study, retire or live long-term in Thailand, you must apply for a visa before departure through Thailand's official e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th) — no passport submission needed.

DOX handles all types of Thailand visa: tourist visa (TR), retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A, 1 year), long-stay visa O-X (5 years), work visa (Non-Immigrant B), education visa (Non-Immigrant ED), business travel and the new DTV for digital nomads.

Visa-free stay — 60 days (30 days from 15 Sep 2026)

The length of your visa-free stay depends on your entry date: entry on or before 14 September 2026 grants 60 days, while entry from 15 September 2026 grants 30 days — Thailand repeals the temporary 60-day rule from July 2024. The following requirements apply either way:

  • passport valid at least 6 months past entry date
  • at least two empty pages in the passport
  • confirmed onward or return ticket within your visa-free period
  • sufficient funds for the stay (10,000 THB/person or 20,000/family may be requested)
  • no work activity — tourism, holiday, family/friend visits only

💡 Rules last checked 4 September 2026 (source: Tourism Authority of Thailand). Want to stay longer than your visa-free period? You can extend by 30 days locally at the Immigration Bureau (about 1,900 THB) — or apply for a Tourist Visa (TR) in advance. Unsure what applies to your entry date? Contact us and we will help.

Long-Stay Visas to Thailand — O-A (1 year) and O-X (5 years)

Thailand offers two long-stay visas for applicants 50+: Non-Immigrant O-A ("Long Stay") is valid for 1 year and renewable annually — the most popular choice. Non-Immigrant O-X is a five-year visa (renewable for another 5) with higher financial requirements. Both allow multiple entries and are applied for digitally via Thailand e-Visa.

O-A — retirement visa (1 year):

  • at least 50 years old
  • income certificate from Försäkringskassan/Pensionsmyndigheten of at least 19,400 SEK/month after tax OR a bank certificate of at least 240,000 SEK in savings (English, stamped)
  • police record extract in English (no older than 3 months)
  • medical certificate in English, stamped and signed by an authorised physician
  • insurance covering Covid-19 care to at least $100,000 USD + completed Foreign Insurance Certificate Form
  • certificate of registration from Skatteverket in English
  • passport valid at least 18 months

O-X — long-stay visa (5 years):

  • at least 50 years old
  • at least 3,000,000 THB in a Thai bank account OR 1,800,000 THB + annual income of at least 1,200,000 THB
  • police record extract in English (no older than 3 months)
  • medical certificate in English, stamped and signed
  • insurance: at least 400,000 THB inpatient and 40,000 THB outpatient
  • certificate of registration, biography and passport photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
  • passport valid at least 18 months

DOX handles the entire application digitally: we verify your pension/assets meet the requirements, coordinate the medical certificate, review your insurance and submit the application via Thailand e-Visa. If a document needs an apostille or authorised translation, we arrange it. No passport submission needed.

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08-409 419 00

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · We help in Swedish or English

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How to apply for a Thailand visa

1

Order online

Tell us which visa type you need, travel dates and number of people. We respond with a fixed price and document checklist within 24 hours.

2

Upload documents

Send digital copies of your passport, photo and supplementary documents. We verify everything meets Thailand's requirements before we submit.

3

Digital submission via e-Visa

We complete and submit your application in Thailand's official e-Visa system, pay the fees and follow up until the visa is issued. Your passport stays with you.

4

E-Visa delivered

Once approved we email your e-Visa (PDF) to present on arrival. You typically have it within 7–14 business days.

Which documents are required?

Document requirements vary by visa type. Here are the most common — we send an exact list after order.

All visa applications

  • passport valid at least 6 months (18 months for O-A)
  • at least 2 empty pages
  • application form (TM.86 or TM.87, we provide it)
  • passport photo (35x45 mm, white background, max 6 months old)
  • round-trip ticket or itinerary
  • hotel booking or invitation

Long-Stay Visa (O-A & O-X)

  • police record extract in English (< 3 months)
  • medical certificate in English, stamped and signed
  • income/bank proof (O-A: 19,400 SEK/mo or 240,000 SEK · O-X: 3M THB or 1.8M THB + income)
  • insurance (O-A: Covid $100,000 USD · O-X: 400,000/40,000 THB)
  • certificate of registration from Skatteverket in English

Work Visa (Non-Immigrant B)

  • employment contract with Thai employer
  • WP3 (work permit pre-approval)
  • employer's corporate documents
  • CV and education certificates

How long does a Thailand visa take?

Standard processing in Thailand's e-Visa system is about 5–10 business days. Allow 7–14 business days including our handling and any document supplementing. Since everything is digital, there is no postal transit for your passport.

For long-stay visas O-A and O-X it can take 2–3 weeks total because of the medical certificate, insurance certificate and proof of funds. For DTV and work visa additional documentation may be required that extends processing.

What does a Thailand visa cost?

Price depends on visa type and whether complementary services (apostille, translation, insurance assistance) are needed. All our prices include VAT and the embassy fee.

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Thailand visa FAQ

Do Swedish citizens need a Thailand visa?+
No, not for short tourist trips — Thailand grants Swedish citizens visa-free entry (60 days for entry on or before 14 September 2026, then 30 days). A visa is required for longer stays, retirement, work, studies or business travel.
How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?+
It depends on your entry date: entry on or before 14 September 2026 grants 60 days visa-free, and entry from 15 September 2026 grants 30 days (Thailand repeals the temporary 60-day rule). You may extend by an additional 30 days locally at the Immigration Bureau for about 1,900 THB.
What is the Thailand retirement visa (O-A)?+
The retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A) is a 1-year long-stay visa for applicants 50+. Requirements: income certificate of at least 19,400 SEK/month after tax or a bank certificate of at least 240,000 SEK, police record extract in English, medical certificate, and insurance covering Covid-19 care to at least $100,000 USD. Renewable annually and applied for digitally via Thailand e-Visa.
What is the difference between O-A and O-X visas?+
O-A is valid 1 year and renewable annually — the most common retirement visa. O-X is a five-year visa (renewable for another 5, so up to 10 years) with much higher financial requirements: at least 3,000,000 THB in a Thai bank account, or 1,800,000 THB plus annual income of at least 1,200,000 THB. O-X suits those who want to settle long-term without renewing each year. Both require you to be 50+ and are applied for digitally via e-Visa.
What do the O-A and O-X long-stay visas cost?+
The price consists of the DOX service fee plus the embassy fee. You see the exact total — including VAT and the embassy fee — as soon as you choose the visa type and service level, with no hidden charges. O-A is a one-year visa, O-X a five-year visa with higher financial requirements. We handle the entire digital application for you.
What is the DTV visa?+
DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) is a new 5-year visa launched July 2024 for digital nomads, freelancers working for foreign employers, and participants in Muay Thai or cooking classes. Unlike O-X (a retirement/long-stay visa), DTV targets working nomads. Allows 180 days per entry over 5 years.
How long does processing take?+
Standard processing is 7–14 business days for tourist visa and DTV. Retirement visa takes 2–3 weeks due to additional documentation (apostille, medical certificate). Work visa can take 3–4 weeks on first application because the employer's WP3 is required.
What does a Thailand visa cost?+
Prices are shown live at checkout based on visa type (tourist, work, retirement, DTV) and service level. All prices include embassy fee and VAT. LTR visa (10 years) is quoted individually as requirements vary.
Do I need to translate documents?+
Yes, some documents need to be in English — primarily the medical certificate and criminal record for retirement visa. We arrange authorized translations via Kammarkollegiet-certified translators as a complementary service.
Can I work in Thailand on a tourist visa?+
No. All work (including remote work for a foreign employer) performed in Thailand formally requires a visa that allows it — Non-Immigrant B (employment), DTV (digital nomads) or LTR (specialists/investors). Working on a tourist visa is illegal.

Order your Thailand visa with DOX

We handle the entire application digitally — document review, completion and submission via Thailand e-Visa. Upload your documents once and receive your e-Visa within 7–14 business days. No passport submission needed.