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The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok represents Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia for visits longer than 90 days.
If you plan to visit Sweden for a temporary stay that exceeds 90 days, you should apply for a visitor’s permit.
An application for a visitor's permit is always sent to the Migration Agency in Sweden, where the decision is made. If the application is granted, a residence permit is usually issued for more than 90 days and up to one year.
To be granted a residence permit for a visit to Sweden, the purpose of your trip must genuinely be to visit the country, not to settle there. You must be able to support yourself for the entire duration of your stay and have either a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one. It is mandatory to submit travel medical insurance together with the application.
Apply online
Applications for visitor's permits must be submitted digitally. This applies only to applicants who are outside Sweden and will lodge their application at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok (applicants residing in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia). Apply and pay the application fee by using this e-service.
Once you have completed your application in the e-service, you will be redirected to a page where you can book an appointment for a physical visit at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. During this visit, you will present your passport and finalize your application through an interview. You will also provide your fingerprints and have your photo taken.
If you need an interpreter
Applicants legally residing in the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia can also apply digitally. If you cannot communicate in English, Swedish or Thai and need an interpreter for the interview, it is important that you send a separate email to migration.bangkok@gov.se directly after you book the interview online. In the e-mail, state your personal details and in what language you need an interpreter.