It will not be possible to apply for a provisional passport or to have documents legalized at the Honorary Consulate between October 14 and November 4, 2026. During this period, visitors are asked to contact the Embassy in Hanoi for such matters.
NEWSThe Swedish Migration Agency is introducing new procedures for stricter checks of passports in connection with application for a residence permit. From 1 November, applicants for a resident permit must show their passport at an in-person visit before the Swedish Migration Agency can make a decision. For more information, please visit the link to the Swedish Migration Agency's webpage below.
Migration Agency's webpage
Last updated 14 Nov 2022
In Vietnam you can hand in a visa application at the VFS Global offices in Hanoi or in Ho Chi Minh City. Your application then will be forwarded to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok for handling and decision making.
You can check the status of your application and see the time to decision at the Migration Agency’s website: www.migrationsverket.se
You can leave biometrics at the Embassy in Hanoi only. A booking is required. Please mail migration.bangkok@gov.se to book an appointment. Bring your passport and ID-card along when visiting the Embassy.
You can find information about migration related application fees on this page: Application fees.
