I have a Swedish friend who is married to a Thai national and wants to apply for a retirement visa. He is over fifty and complies with all finantial requirements.

He is at present in Sweden and plans to return to Thailand in the the middle of February. The one problem I can see that he’s already used his two visa on arrival entitlement for twelve months. I’m a bit concerned he will be refused entry if he doesn’t have the appropriate visa. Advice please on how he can feturn to Thailand and obtain the appropriate visa. Will he have to obtain a visa in Sweden prior to returning to Thailand. Thanks in advance.