Apply for a visa

The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is handling Schengen visa applications from applicants legally residing in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

Submission of Schengen visa applications and collection of passports is through VFS Global

VFS Global receives the applications and the passports and the Embassy decides in the Schengen visa applications. A decision will normally be made within 15 days.

Applications for Schengen visas can be lodged as early as six months prior to the start of the intended visit. For Seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications can be lodges no more than nine months before the intended date of entry to the Schengen area.

More general information about Schengen visas is also available at the Swedish Migration Agency’s website

Schengen visas are valid for visits under 90 days. If you intend to visit Sweden for more than 90 days, you should apply for a Visitor’s Permit

Where to apply

Thailand
VFS Global in Bangkok.

Sweden Visa Information - Thailand

VFS Thailand - Track your application

VFS Global in Bangkok
Effective from June 3rd, 2024 the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Bangkok is relocated to the new address below:

The Shoppes at Belle Grand Rama 9
Unit BS003 and BS003/1, 1st Floor, 131/1, 141/1 Rama 9 Rd.,
Huay Kwang Sub-district, Huay Kwang District, Bangkok 10310

How to reach the new location
By MRT or bus: get off at Phra Ram 9 station.

Take exit #3 to reach G-Tower and get on the Belle shuttle car behind G-tower, or
Take exit #2 to exit from Central Rama 9 and walk towards right to reach Belle Grand Rama 9

Please note that from June 3rd, there will be no services available at the old address (The Trendy Office Building, 8th Floor, 10/104-106 Sukhumvit Soi 13, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok).

Myanmar
VFS Global in Yangon.

Sweden Visa Information In Myanmar

VFS Yangon - Track your application

Vietnam
VFS Global in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

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VFS Vietnam- Track your application

Philippines
VFS Global in Manila or Cebu.

Sweden Visa Information In Philippines

VFS Philippines - Track you application

Indonesia
VFS Global in Jakarta or Bali.

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VFS Indonesia- Track your application

Cambodia
VFS Global in Phnom Penh.