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 itemised separately in the price breakdown and are included in the total you see at checkout.
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You don't need to know the visa type — we recommend the right visa and take you straight to the order.
Required so we can advise correctly. Visa-free stay is 30 days for entry from 15 September 2026.
Do Swedish citizens need a Thailand visa?
Swedish citizens do NOT need a visa for short tourist trips to Thailand — you may stay up to 30 days. A passport valid at least 6 months past entry, a confirmed onward ticket and a completed Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) are 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 — 30 days (+ a 30-day extension locally)
You may stay 30 days visa-free for tourism. The temporary 60-day rule introduced in July 2024 was repealed for entries from 15 September 2026 and no longer applies. The following requirements apply:
- ✓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
- ✓Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) completed at tdac.immigration.go.th no earlier than 72 hours before arrival — free, mandatory and required even with a granted visa
💡 Rules last checked 21 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.
Thailand visa types
We process every visa type. Click the one that matches your trip or get in touch if you're unsure.
Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A)
For applicants 50+ wanting to live long-term in Thailand. Valid 1 year, multiple entries, renewable annually.
Long-Stay Visa (Non-Immigrant O-X)
Five-year long-stay visa for applicants 50+, with higher financial requirements (3M THB, or 1.8M THB + income). Valid 5 years, renewable for another 5.
Tourist Visa (TR)
For trips longer than the visa-free period without work. Grants up to 60 days + 30-day extension on arrival.
Tourist Visa, multiple entry (METV)
Valid 6 months with unlimited entries, 60 days per entry. You must leave the country between entries — it is not six unbroken months. First entry must fall within the first three months of validity.
Business Visa (Non-Immigrant B)
For business meetings, conferences and negotiations — not employment. Grants up to 90 days. Fixed price, no quote needed.
DTV — Destination Thailand Visa
New 5-year visa (since July 2024) for digital nomads, freelancers and Muay Thai/cooking students. Valid 5 years, 180 days per entry.
Work Visa (Non-Immigrant B)
For employment with a Thai employer. Requires employment contract and WP3 pre-approval from the employer.
Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED)
For studying at a Thai school, university or participating in Muay Thai/yoga training.
LTR (Long-Term Resident)
10-year visa for wealthy retirees, highly skilled specialists, remote workers and investors. Income/wealth requirements apply.
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.
Full guide: Thailand retirement visa — O, O-A and O-X comparedPrefer to call?
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How to apply for a Thailand visa
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.
Upload documents
Send digital copies of your passport, photo and supplementary documents. We verify everything meets Thailand's requirements before we submit.
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.
E-Visa delivered
Once approved we email your e-Visa (PDF) to present on arrival.
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?
Processing times in Thailand's e-Visa system vary widely at the moment, so we don't publish an estimate we can't stand behind. You get an expected timeframe once we have reviewed your application. Since everything is digital, there is no postal transit for your passport.
Long-stay visas O-A and O-X take longer than tourist visas because the medical certificate, insurance certificate and proof of funds all have to be reviewed. The same applies to DTV and work visas, where additional documentation may be required. Apply well before departure.
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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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 we handle the rest. No passport submission needed.
