Thailand Visa from Sweden
Planning an extended trip to Thailand? Swedish citizens enjoy 60 visa-free days for tourism — but for longer stays, retirement, work or studies you need to apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm.
DOX handles the entire application: document review, translations, embassy submission and passport return. We process retirement visas (Non-Immigrant O-A), tourist visas, education visas (ED), work visas (Non-Immigrant B) and the new DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) for digital nomads.
Do Swedish citizens need a Thailand visa?
Swedish citizens do NOT need a visa for tourist trips up to 60 days — a passport valid at least 6 months past entry plus a confirmed onward ticket is sufficient.
For trips LONGER than 60 days, or if you intend to work, study, retire or live long-term in Thailand, you must apply for a visa before departure at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm.
DOX handles all types of Thailand visa: tourist visa (TR), retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A), work visa (Non-Immigrant B), education visa (Non-Immigrant ED), business travel and the new DTV for digital nomads.
✅ Visa-free stay — 60 days
Since July 2024 Thailand grants Swedish citizens 60 visa-free days (previously 30). This covers most tourist trips, but 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 60 days
- ✓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
💡 Want to stay longer than 60 days? You can extend your visa-free stay by 30 days locally at the Immigration Bureau (about 1,900 THB) — or apply for a Tourist Visa (TR) that grants up to 60 + 30 days from the start.
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.
Tourist Visa (TR)
For trips longer than 60 days without work. Grants up to 60 days + 30-day extension on arrival.
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.
Retirement Visa to Thailand (Non-Immigrant O-A)
Non-Immigrant O-A ("Long Stay") is the most popular visa for Swedish retirees who want to spend extended time in Thailand. The visa is valid for 1 year, allows multiple entries and can be renewed annually.
Retirement visa requirements:
- ✓at least 50 years old
- ✓pension or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB (~$1,800) OR assets of at least 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account
- ✓criminal record extract (no older than 3 months, apostilled)
- ✓medical certificate in English (no tuberculosis, leprosy, drug addiction, alcoholism)
- ✓travel insurance with medical coverage min. $100,000 USD (or equivalent Thai health insurance)
- ✓passport valid at least 18 months
- ✓pension payment proof (Försäkringskassan/Pensionsmyndigheten/occupational)
DOX handles the entire application: we verify your pension/assets meet requirements, arrange apostille on the criminal record, coordinate the medical certificate, review your insurance and submit at the embassy. You only need to send in your documents — we handle the rest.
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08-409 419 00
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · We help in Swedish or English
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.
Send in documents
Send your passport, application form, photo and supplementary documents. We verify everything meets embassy requirements before submission.
Submission at the Royal Thai Embassy
We submit at the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm, pay fees and follow up until the visa is issued.
Visa + return
Once approved we collect the passport and ship it back with insured tracked delivery. You typically have the visa in hand 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
Retirement Visa (O-A)
- •criminal record with apostille
- •medical certificate in English
- •pension certificate (Försäkringskassan/Pensionsmyndigheten)
- •health insurance min. $100,000 USD
- •bank statement, Thai or Swedish account
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 at the Royal Thai Embassy is 5–10 business days. Allow 7–14 business days including our handling, postal transit and any document supplementing.
For retirement visa (O-A) it can take 2–3 weeks total because of additional requirements (apostille on criminal record + medical certificate). For DTV and work visa the embassy may request additional documentation 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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Order your Thailand visa with DOX
We handle the entire application — document review, embassy submission and passport return. Send your passport and documents once and have your visa in hand within 7–14 business days.