From 1 September 2025, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok will no longer issue several certificates that many Swedes in Thailand have previously relied on for administrative purposes.
The embassy announced the discontinuation of seven specific types of certificates, including:
- Certificate of family relationship for visa applications for spouse or children
- Certificate for registration in Thailand (yellow house book)
- Certificate of name or surname change in Sweden
- Certificate of divorce from Sweden
- Certificate of Swedish marriage for notification to Thai authorities
- Certificate of cohabitation (samboförhållande)
- Certificate of death
According to the embassy, these services will be discontinued permanently as part of changes to the consular service framework.
For Swedes in Thailand who may require such documentation, more information is available on the embassy’s official website:
https://bit.ly/4kLljme
Inquiries can also be directed by email to:
[email protected]
The embassy encourages those affected to consult the website for alternative procedures and recommendations depending on the type of certificate needed.
