Facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing body | Swedish Police Authority (Polisen) |
| Certificate | Extract from the criminal record register for use abroad (utdrag ur belastningsregistret). Not an employment extract, and not the multilingual form, which is for use inside the EU only. |
| How to order | Use the e-service with a Swedish e-ID, or send the paper form (also at police stations). The extract comes by post; you cannot download it. |
| Fee | SEK 255 plus postage. |
| Time | Up to two weeks from a complete application and payment. For citizens of another EU country or the UK, Polisen asks that country too, which has 4 to 21 working days to answer. |
| Apostille | No Stockholm page we read asks for an apostille. Do not order one unless the embassy asks. |
| Translation | The extract is always in five languages, English among them. Convictions are shown in Swedish only, and you arrange any translation. Check with the embassy in Stockholm. |
| Thai embassy limit | Most embassies accept 3 to 6 months; get it as close to your application as you can. |
The Thai embassy in Stockholm covers residents of Sweden and Latvia. We found no Stockholm page with the document list of 31 August 2026, so check the list in the e-Visa system for your application.
Facts at a glance
| Item | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Extract for use abroad (utdrag för utlandsvistelse) | Polisen |
| Issuer | Swedish Police Authority (Polisen) | Polisen |
| Fee | SEK 255 plus postage | Polisen, page checked 8 Apr 2026 |
| Time | Up to two weeks from a complete application and payment | Polisen |
| Delivery | By post. You cannot download it | Polisen |
| Language | Always five languages: Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish. Convictions show in Swedish only | Polisen |
| Validity | Polisen sets none. The receiving body decides | Polisen |
| Thai post | Royal Thai Embassy, Stockholm, for residents of Sweden and Latvia | Stockholm notice, 25 May 2021 |
| Age limit at Stockholm | Not stated on a page we read | Ask Stockholm |
Why the Swedish extract is different
- It arrives by post. The post adds days that you cannot control. Plan for them.
- It is already multilingual. A clean extract carries English text. That may save a translation, but only if Stockholm accepts the English text.
- Convictions are in Swedish only. If your extract shows an entry, that part needs a translation.
- EU and UK citizens wait longer. Polisen also asks your home country. That country has 4 to 21 working days to reply.
- Polisen cannot speed up a case. There is no express service.
How to order the extract, step by step
- Collect the rest of your DTV file first. Bank statements and residence proof take time. Order the extract when they are nearly ready, so that it is recent when you submit.
- Pick the right extract. Choose the extract for use abroad (utlandsvistelse). Do not choose an extract for employment.
- Choose how to apply. Use the e-service if you have a Swedish e-ID. If you do not, use the paper form. You can also get the form at a police station.
- Pay SEK 255 plus postage. Pay by card in the e-service, or by payment slip with the paper form.
- Wait up to two weeks from the day your application is complete and paid. Add 4 to 21 working days if you are a citizen of another EU country or the UK.
- Collect the extract from your post box and check it. Your name must match your passport. Note the issue date.
- Arrange a translation only if needed. This applies to convictions in Swedish, or if Stockholm asks for one.
- Submit the DTV on thaievisa.go.th before the extract becomes too old.
Timeline plan
Stockholm states no age limit on a page we read. Submit within 3 months of the date on the extract. That covers the strictest rule at the posts we read (Washington DC, Los Angeles, Paris, Munich). See the age limits by embassy.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 to 4 weeks before you want to submit | Order the extract. EU or UK citizens: order 6 to 8 weeks before |
| Up to 2 weeks after a complete application | Polisen processes the request |
| A few days later | The extract arrives by post |
| Before the extract is 3 months old | Apply and pay on thaievisa.go.th |
Costs to plan for
| Item | Amount | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract for use abroad | SEK 255 plus postage | Polisen, page checked 8 Apr 2026 | Confirmed |
| DTV fee at Stockholm | SEK 3,700 | Stockholm fee list of 5 Nov 2024 | Official, but from 2024. Check the e-Visa system |
| Translation | Set by the translator | None | Only if needed |
Apostille
No Stockholm page we read asks for an apostille. Thailand joins the Apostille Convention on 28 February 2027, so a Swedish apostille may not be enough for use in Thailand before that date. Do not pay for one unless the embassy asks. The general rules are on the police clearance hub.
Common mistakes
- Ordering an employment extract instead of the extract for use abroad.
- Ordering too early, so that the extract ages while you wait for other papers.
- Forgetting that the paper form needs postage and more time than the e-service.
- Using the multilingual standard form. Polisen says it is for use inside the EU, so it does not help for Thailand.
- Assuming the 2024 fee is still current.
Before you apply
- The extract is the one for use abroad (utlandsvistelse).
- It is less than 3 months old on the day you submit, unless Stockholm states a different limit.
- Your name on the extract matches your passport.
- Any entry shown in Swedish has a translation, or you asked Stockholm whether it needs one.
- You checked the current DTV fee in the e-Visa system.
Want a second look at the whole file? Use the DTV pre-check. The embassy makes the decision.
Not confirmed yet
No official page we read states these points. Ask your embassy before you pay or submit.
- The maximum age of the extract at Stockholm.
- Whether Stockholm accepts the English text of the extract without a separate translation.
- Whether the DTV fee of SEK 3,700 from the November 2024 list is still current.
- A Stockholm page with the DTV document list of 31 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which Swedish extract do I need for the DTV?
The extract from the criminal record register for use abroad (utlandsvistelse), issued by Polisen. An employment extract is a different document.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
Polisen charges SEK 255 plus postage. It says processing takes up to two weeks from a complete application and payment. The extract then comes by post.
Is the extract in English?
Polisen says the extract always comes in five languages, including English. Convictions are shown in Swedish only.
I am a citizen of another EU country living in Sweden. Does it take longer?
Yes. Polisen also asks your home country, which has 4 to 21 working days to reply.
Which Thai embassy do Swedish residents use?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm. A notice of 25 May 2021 says it handles visa applications from residents of Sweden and Latvia.
How old can the extract be?
We found no Stockholm limit. Plan for 3 months from the issue date.
Sources
- polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/anvanda-registerutdraget-utomlands/ (read 22 Oct 2026)page checked 8 Apr 2026: extract for use abroad SEK 255 plus postage; e-service needs e-ID, else forms; up to two weeks from complete application and payment; Polisen cannot speed up a case; extract always in five languages (Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish); convictions shown in Swedish only; EU/UK citizens: other country has 4-21 working days; validity varies by country; multilingual standard form SEK 255 for use inside the EU
- thaiembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/announcement-consular-services-and-fees-as-of-5-nov2024.pdf (read 22 Oct 2026)Stockholm fee list effective 5 Nov 2024: DTV SEK 3,700
- thaiembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/announcement-1.pdf (read 22 Oct 2026)notice of 25 May 2021: visa and legalisation applications from residents of Sweden and Latvia go to the Stockholm embassy
- rome.thaiembassy.org/en/content/adjustment-of-supporting-documents-for-dtv-applica (read 22 Oct 2026)31 Aug 2026 change adds proof of permanent residence and a criminal record certificate
- hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/ (read 22 Oct 2026)Apostille Convention in force for Thailand 28 Feb 2027
Reviewed by the Thai Visa Pre-Check team
We check documents; we are not a law firm and not the Thai government. We read each embassy page named in the sources on the date shown.
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What changed
- first published. Added a step-by-step order plan, a timeline for Swedish and EU citizens, and a cost table with a source per row. Removed the 2024 DTV fee from the summary.
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