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The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is handling Schengen visa applications for persons legally residing in Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.
If you want to visit Sweden and are a citizen of a non-EU country, you may need a visa. A visa is a permit to travel to and stay in a country for a maximum of 90 days. If you intend to temporarily visit Sweden for longer than 90 days you should apply for a visitor's permit.
Citizens from the following countries/territories require a visa when entering Sweden.
Within the framework of the Schengen cooperation regarding visas, Sweden is represented by other countries in a number of places. Similarly, Sweden represents other Schengen states in a number of places. Here is a list of the countries and places where there are representations.
New cascade for issuing Schengen visas adopted for Thai nationals
On 5 May 2026, the European Commission adopted more favourable visa rules for Thai nationals applying for Schengen visas, known as the “cascade” system. This new regime applies to Thai nationals residing in Thailand who apply locally for short-stay Schengen visas and, importantly, have an established travel history (bona fide travellers).
Under the cascade system, applicants may be granted a multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity. After obtaining and lawfully using one visa within the previous two years—regardless of its purpose or duration—they may be issued a visa valid for one year.
This one-year visa is subsequently followed by a two-year visa and then a five-year visa, provided that the previous visas have been used lawfully and the applicant’s passport has sufficient remaining validity.
The Commission Implementing Decision will apply locally to all Member State consulates as of 14 May 2026.
Read more here: Travelling to Europe: New Entry/Exit System | EEAS