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Sweden
Sweden visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.com
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Thailand
- Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok
ถนนสุขุมวิท 140, 10110 Bangkok
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- Consulate of Sweden in Pattaya Today 09:00–12:00
All missions of Sweden in Thailand
Sweden has 4 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Consulates: Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
Sweden: visa decisions in Thailand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,293 | 15,171 | 3,032 | 16.7% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 18,699 | 16,037 | 2,520 | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 17,886 | 15,522 | 2,190 | 12.4% | 14.0% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Thailand (Bangkok) received 17,886 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 15,522. 12.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 13.6%. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (18,699).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.9% of the applications lodged in Thailand that year, from 2.0% at the consulates of Romania to 28.7% at those of Poland. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Thailand.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Thailand, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Thailand
SwedenThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Thailand to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Thai citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Bangkok and the consulates in Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Pattaya, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Thai citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Norway and Finland require Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Thailand
Swedish citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Thailand?
The Swedish embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok; there are also consulates in Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Swedish citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.